A cell is the basic unit of living organisms (both plants and animals)
that is capable of reproducing itself exactly. That is, there are
components within cells (organelles), but they do not reproduce themselves
independently of the cell(s) of which they are a part.
The Golgi Apparatus consists
of a collection of vesicles and folded membranes. These are usually
connected to an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) as the golgi apparatus stores
and then
transports
the
proteins
produced in the ER.
Because of it's functions of storng and transporting proteins, the Golgi
apparatus may be creatively thought of as the "Post Office" of the cell.
The Golgi apparatus is particularly well developed in cells that produce
secretions.
See the Revision page about Cell
Structure for further information including a diagram of the
structure of a basic cell including its Goli Apparatus and all the
other organelles. |
