[Campbell Biology P.155] Which statement correctly describes the structural and functional c... | Practice Question

Which statement correctly describes the structural and functional characteristics of the Golgi apparatus?

  • A: The cis face is the shipping side, and the trans face is the receiving side.
  • B: Golgi cisternae are physically connected, similar to ER cisternae.
  • C: The cis face receives vesicles from the ER, acting as the receiving department.
  • D: The Golgi apparatus primarily synthesizes proteins from amino acids.

Explanation

The text states that the cis face acts as the 'receiving' department and is usually located near the ER, receiving vesicles from it. The trans face is the 'shipping' department. Unlike ER cisternae, Golgi cisternae are not physically connected. The Golgi's main role is to modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids, not synthesize proteins from amino acids.