Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Golgi body
Noun
/ˈɡɒlɡi ˈbɒdi/
Definition
The Golgi body is a cellular organelle involved in the processing and packaging of proteins and lipids.
Examples
- The Golgi body processes proteins produced in the endoplasmic reticulum.
- Defects in the Golgi body can lead to various cellular malfunctions.
Meaning
It is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging macromolecules like proteins that are synthesized in the cell.
Synonyms
- Golgi apparatus
- Golgi complex
