GREL System:
- Alex B Novikoff discovered the GERL system.
- It stands for Golgi apparatus, endoplasmic reticulum, and lysosomes.
The function of the GREL system:
- The Golgi apparatus, Endoplasmic reticulum, and lysosomes make up the GERL system.
- The GERL system executes biological functions such as material synthesizing and recycling, endocytosis, and exocytosis.
- The endoplasmic reticulum secretes proteins, which are then packed into vesicles by the Golgi apparatus.
- It is then transferred outside the cell via exocytosis.
- Lysosome production is also aided by the Golgi apparatus.
- These lysosomes are then used to break down food particles, remove superfluous and worn-out organelles, and engulf germs and viruses.