What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Packaging and modifying proteins and lipids.
The Golgi apparatus is an organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids received from the endoplasmic reticulum for transport to their destined locations inside or outside the cell.
Why others are incorrect:
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Synthesizing proteins: Done mainly by ribosomes and the rough ER.
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Producing energy: Function of mitochondria.
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Storing genetic material: Function of the nucleus.