SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 28

SSC CHSL - 14 Aug 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q28

Which cell organelles are known as cell's post office?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Golgi apparatus.

  • The Golgi apparatus is often referred to as the "post office of the cell" because it plays a critical role in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids for delivery to various destinations inside and outside the cell.
  • These substances are received from the endoplasmic reticulum, processed in the Golgi apparatus, and then packaged into vesicles for transportation.
  • This organelle is especially important in secretory cells and helps maintain proper cellular communication and function.
  • Without the Golgi apparatus, cells would not be able to efficiently distribute biomolecules, which is essential for their survival.