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The RER in the cell synthesises a protein which would be later used in building the plasma membrane. But it is observed that the protein in the membrane is slightly different from the protein made in the RER. The protein was probably modified in another cell organelle. Identify that organelle.

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Golgi Body
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Nucleus
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Lysosome
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Sphaerosome
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The correct option is A Golgi Body
Proteins which are formed in RER enters golgi bodies. In Golgi bodies, glycosylation or addition of carbohydrate residues takes place to produce glycoproteins. The plasma membrane contains glycoproteins.

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