Question

Which is the important site of formation of glycoproteins and glycolipids in eukaryotic cells?

• A. Golgi bodies
• B. Polysomes
• C. Endoplasmic reticulum
• D. Peroxisomes

Answer 1

The correct option is A Golgi bodies

Proteins and lipids are formed in the endoplasmic reticulum. Usually, the rough endoplasmic reticulum is studded with ribosomes which is one of the sites of protein synthesis while lipid synthesis is accomplished in smooth endoplasmic reticulum. Some of these proteins and lipids get glycosylated (chemically modified by addition of a sugar residue) in the Golgi apparatus to form glycoproteins and glycolipids respectively.