Which of These Are Functions of the Golgi Apparatus

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of these are functions of the Golgi apparatus?

• A) modifying proteins synthesized on free ribosomes and storing calcium ions
• B) digestion of engulfed bacteria and using oxygen to generate ATP
• C) synthesizing lipids and intracellular storage of calcium ions
• D) modifying proteins synthesized on free ribosomes and allowing the distribution of modified proteins throughout the cell in vesicles
• E) modifying proteins synthesized on ribosomes associated with granular endoplasmic reticulum and allowing the distribution of modified proteins throughout the cell in vesicles

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