The organelle responsible for processing, packaging, and distributing molecules around or from a cell is the Golgi apparatus.
The Golgi apparatus, often referred to as the Golgi complex or Golgi body, consists of a series of flattened, membrane-bound sacs called cisternae. It plays a crucial role in the modification and sorting of proteins and lipids that have been synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum.
Once proteins and lipids arrive at the Golgi apparatus, they undergo various modifications, such as glycosylation or phosphorylation, which are essential for their proper function. After processing, the Golgi apparatus packages these molecules into vesicles, which can either send them to their designated location within the cell or transport them to the cell membrane for secretion outside the cell. This makes the Golgi apparatus a vital component in the cell’s transport and communication systems.