Question

Do bacteria have Golgi apparatus?

Answer 1

Golgi apparatus:

1. Golgi apparatus is a membrane-bound organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells.
2. These are flat sac-like pouches called cisternae stacked upon one another.
3. Their main function is the processing of proteins and transportation throughout the cell in membrane-bound vesicles.

Bacteria:

1. These are simple unicellular organisms that lack a well-defined nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
2. Bacteria and archaea belong to prokaryotes.
3. Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus, Lactobacillus, etc are some examples of bacteria.
4. Bacteria lack Golgi apparatus.
5. All prokaryotes including bacteria and archaea lack membrane-bound organelles.