Question

Which one of the following organelle in the figure correctly matched matches with its function ?

• A. Golgi apparatus, protein synthesis
• B. Golgi apparatus, formation of glycolipids
• C. Rough endoplasmic reticulum, protein synthesis
• D. Rough endoplasmic reticulum, formation of glycoproteins

Answer 1

The correct option is C Rough endoplasmic reticulum, protein synthesis

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) carry ribosomes on their surface and are involved in the process of protein synthesis. The secretory proteins are synthesized on ribosomes which are present on the surface of endoplasmic reticulum. The cytoplasmic proteins are synthesized by cytoplasmic ribosomes. After synthesis on RER, the secretory proteins are pinched off in minute vesicles which carry secretory proteins to the Golgi apparatus. The secretory proteins are processed in the Golgi apparatus and finally secreted on the plasma membrane surface. Conjugate proteins like glycoproteins are also synthesized in Golgi apparatus.