Chapter 1

Question 1

What is the Golgi body also known as?

Answer 1

Golgi apparatus or Golgi complex

The Golgi body is a crucial organelle in the cell’s processing and packaging system.

Question 2

What is the structural characteristic of the Golgi body?

Answer 2

It consists of a series of flattened sacs of membrane

These flattened sacs are known as cisternae.

Question 3

How can the Golgi body be distinguished from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

Answer 3

It is not connected to other membrane-bound compartments and has a distinctive ‘wif symbol’ appearance

This distinct appearance helps in identifying the Golgi body under a microscope.

Question 4

What is the primary role of the Golgi body?

Answer 4

To modify proteins and package them into vesicles

This modification is crucial for the proteins to function correctly in their respective roles.

Question 5

What are the two faces of the Golgi body called?

Answer 5

Cis face and trans face

These faces are involved in the incoming transport and outgoing secretion of vesicles.

Question 6

What type of vesicle is formed at the trans face of the Golgi body?

Answer 6

Secretory vesicle

Secretory vesicles transport modified proteins to their final destinations.

Question 7

Fill in the blank: The Golgi body processes proteins in the _______.

Answer 7

lumen

The lumen is the internal space of the Golgi body where processing occurs.

Question 8

True or False: The Golgi body is connected to the endoplasmic reticulum.

Answer 8

False

The Golgi body operates independently from the ER.