Which Part of the Golgi Complex Is Thought to Function

question 171

Multiple Choice

Which part of the Golgi complex is thought to function primarily as a sorting station that distinguishes between proteins to be shipped back to the ER and those that are allowed to proceed to the next Golgi station?

• A)the cis cisternae
• B)the CGN
• C)the medial cisternae
• D)the trans cisternae
• E)the trans-Golgi network

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Definitions:

Endorphins

Neurochemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers and also boost pleasure, creating feelings of well-being.

Pain-Controlling Chemicals

Substances produced by the body, such as endorphins, that naturally reduce pain through their action on the nervous system.

Body

The physical structure of a person or an organism, including bones, flesh, and organs.

Receptor

A protein molecule that receives chemical signals from outside a cell and, when bound to a specific molecule, can initiate a physiological response.