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What is the primary function of the Golgi complex in a cell?

  • Synthesis of DNA
  • Production of energy
  • Storage of waste products
  • Processing and packaging proteins and lipids (correct)

Which of the following cells is an example where the Golgi complex is well developed?

  • Goblet cells in the intestine (correct)
  • Neuron cells
  • Epithelial cells
  • Muscle cells

How many Golgi complexes do animal cells generally contain?

  • 1 to 5
  • 5 to 10
  • 20 to 30
  • 10 to 20 (correct)

What are the two distinct faces of the Golgi complex called?

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Where do proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum enter the Golgi complex?

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What are the main functions of the Golgi complex?

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Which of the following best describes the pathways proteins take through the Golgi apparatus?

<p>Proteins pass through successive layers of the Golgi and are modified step by step (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the cis-Golgi network (CGN)?

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In which region of the Golgi are enzymes that catalyze later processing steps located?

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Which components are proteins processed and sorted into for their final destinations?

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What is a key characteristic of the Golgi complex in relation to its enzymatic activity?

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What is the function of secretory vesicles formed by the Golgi complex?

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Which membranes are proteins from the Golgi apparatus NOT typically targeted for?

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What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Which process involves the addition of carbohydrates to proteins in the Golgi apparatus?

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What type of coated vesicles bud from the Golgi apparatus?

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What is the role of coat proteins in vesicle transport?

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Which of the following best describes COPII-coated vesicles?

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What role do oligosaccharide intermediates play in the endoplasmic reticulum?

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What type of vesicles are formed from the fusion of vesicles from the Golgi with endosomes?

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What is one of the functions of glycosylation of proteins?

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Which lipid is synthesized from ceramide in the Golgi apparatus?

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How are secretory proteins sorted in the Golgi apparatus?

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What is the primary role of the Golgi apparatus in the cellular context?

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Which statement about the Golgi apparatus is incorrect?

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Which of the following is true about sphingomyelin?

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What process does the Golgi apparatus use to transport proteins and lipids to their final destinations?

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How do oligosaccharides contribute to cell-cell adhesion?

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What substance is NOT synthesized in the Golgi apparatus?

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What is the primary function of the KDEL signal sequence?

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Which type of vesicles are responsible for carrying secretory proteins from the ER to the Golgi apparatus?

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What is required for the formation of clathrin-coated vesicles on the trans Golgi network?

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What type of transport does clathrin-coated vesicles primarily facilitate?

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Which type of vesicle is responsible for the transport of molecules from the trans Golgi network to various destinations?

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What are the two main events involved in the fusion of a transport vesicle with its target?

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What prevents proteins from exiting the ER before the KDEL sequence is removed?

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Which statement is true regarding COPI-coated vesicles?

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What is the primary function of glycosyltransferases in the Golgi complex?

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Which modification occurs first for proteins destined for secretion in the Golgi?

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What differentiates complex oligosaccharides from high-mannose oligosaccharides in the Golgi?

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Which of the following sugars is added last during the glycosylation process in the Golgi?

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What characterizes the modifications that occur in the various subcompartments of the Golgi?

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What is the final result of the extensive modifications in the Golgi complex for glycoproteins?

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What happens to the N-linked oligosaccharides first added in the ER as proteins move to the Golgi?

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Which of the following is a function of the Golgi complex?

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Flashcards

Golgi Complex Function

The Golgi complex processes, sorts, and distributes proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) to various cellular destinations, including the plasma membrane, nucleus, lysosomes, and secretory vesicles.

Secretory Pathway

The pathway through which proteins travel from the ER, through the Golgi complex, and ultimately to their final destinations.

Cis and Trans Faces of Golgi

The entry and exit points of the Golgi complex where proteins enter and leave the Golgi cisternae.

Golgi Cisternae

The flattened sacs within the Golgi complex where protein modification takes place.

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Golgi Networks (CGN and TGN)

Specialized regions of the Golgi complex (cis Golgi network (CGN) and trans Golgi network (TGN)) that act as sorting centers.

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Protein Modification in Golgi

The Golgi modifies proteins chemically, by different enzymes, step by step, as they pass through the Golgi cisternae, changing their structure and function.

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Golgi as Delivery System

The Golgi sorts and packages modified proteins into specific transport vesicles delivering them to different compartments or the cell membrane

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Transport Vesicles

Small sacs that carry proteins between the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) , to the Golgi, and from the Golgi to other parts of the cell.

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Golgi Complex Function

A cell organelle that processes, packages, and transports proteins and lipids, especially those destined for export from the cell.

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Golgi Complex Location

Usually near the nucleus and centrosome, but can be dispersed in secretory cells.

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Golgi Structure

A stack of flattened, membrane-enclosed sacs (cisternae) connected by tubules.

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Golgi Faces

Golgi has two distinct faces: cis-face (receiving) and trans-face (shipping).

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Golgi Function in Secretory Cells

Especially prominent in cells that secrete things, such as goblet cells (mucus) and acinar cells (enzymes).

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Golgi glycosylation

Modifying proteins by adding sugars (glycans) in the Golgi apparatus, further processing N-linked oligosaccharides initially added in the ER.

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N-linked oligosaccharides Modification

Adding or removing sugars (mannose, N-acetylglucosamine, etc) from N-linked oligosaccharides on proteins within the Golgi.

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Protein sorting

Golgi's role in directing proteins to different destinations within or outside the cell (e.g., plasma membrane, lysosomes).

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Golgi cisternae

Flattened sacs within the Golgi apparatus where specific protein modification steps occur.

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Complex Oligosaccharides

N-linked oligosaccharides modified extensively in the Golgi.

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High-mannose oligosaccharides

N-linked oligosaccharides that are trimmed but not further modified in the Golgi.

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Glycosyltransferases

Golgi enzymes that add sugar molecules to proteins.

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Glycolipids & Sphingomyelin

Golgi's role in synthesis of glycolipids and sphingomyelin, important membrane components.

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ER Oligosaccharides

Oligosaccharides created in the ER, which help proteins fold and transport misfolded proteins for degradation, improving protein quality.

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Glycosylation Purpose

Glycosylation makes glycoproteins resistant to protease digestion, crucial for cell-cell adhesion and protection.

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Golgi Lipid Synthesis

The Golgi apparatus synthesizes glycolipids and sphingomyelin, crucial membrane components.

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Sphingomyelin Function

A major sphingolipid, abundant in myelin sheaths, which is crucial for the central nervous system.

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Golgi Protein Transport

The Golgi sorts and transports proteins, lipids, and polysaccharides to their destinations using vesicles.

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Golgi Function

The Golgi modifies, sorts, and packages cell macromolecules for secretion (exocytosis) or intracellular use.

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Golgi Modification

The Golgi modifies cell macromolecules for different tasks, like secretion or cellular use.

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Roles of Glycosylation

Glycosylation protects proteins, allows cell-cell interactions, and helps enzymes sort molecules in the body.

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Golgi Function

Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for transport to different parts of the cell, or secretion.

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Golgi Vesicle Budding

The process of forming vesicles from the Golgi membrane, often coated with proteins, for transporting cargo.

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Coated Vesicles

Vesicles with proteins on their cytosolic surface that help in cargo selection and transport.

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COPI Vesicles

Vesicles that transport materials between Golgi cisternae or from the Golgi back to the ER. 

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COPII Vesicles

Vesicles involved in moving molecules from the ER to the Golgi.

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Clathrin-coated Vesicles

Vesicles involved in transporting materials from the Golgi to other destinations.

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Cargo Selection

The process of identifying and selecting proteins to be transported by vesicles from the ER or Golgi.

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Vesicle budding

Producing small membrane sacs from the Golgi membrane to carry proteins to other locations within the cell.

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KDEL signal

A signal sequence (Lys-Asp-Glu-Leu) that prevents proteins from leaving ER and aids their return if mistakenly exported.

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COPII vesicles

Vesicles transporting secretory proteins from ER to Golgi.

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Clathrin vesicles

Vesicles responsible for endocytosis and Golgi to other destinations like endosomes, lysosomes.

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Vesicle Budding

Process of vesicles forming and detaching at the cell membrane or organelle surface to carry cargo.

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Cargo Selection

Mechanism in which proteins are selected for transport by vesicles.

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Vesicle Fusion

Process of vesicle joining with its target membrane delivering its cargo to the target organelle.

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Retrograde transport

Movement of materials from a later compartment to an earlier one in the secretory pathway.

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COPI vesicles

Vesicles that mediate retrograde transport between compartments of the endomembrane system.

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Study Notes

Golgi Complex and Protein Sorting

  • The Golgi body, also known as the Golgi apparatus, is a cell organelle that processes and packages proteins and lipids.
  • It's particularly important for proteins destined for export from the cell.
  • The Golgi is located near the nucleus and centrosome.
  • In secretory cells, the Golgi complex is spread throughout the cell.
  • Golgi complexes are prominent (well-developed) in secretory cells.
  • Examples of secretory cells include goblet cells in the intestines, which secrete mucus.
  • Acinar cells of the pancreas secrete various digestive enzymes.
  • The number of Golgi complexes varies based on cell function.
  • Animal cells typically have 10-20 Golgi complexes per cell.

Golgi Complex Structure

  • The Golgi complex is composed of flattened, membrane-enclosed, disc-shaped compartments called cisternae.
  • Each Golgi compartment consists of 4-6 cisternae.
  • Systems of tubular connections link the cisternae to form a single complex.

Golgi Faces (Poles)

  • The Golgi has two distinct poles (faces):
    • cis-face (entry or forming face): Located near the endoplasmic reticulum, proteins from the ER enter the Golgi here for processing.
    • trans-face (exit or mature face): Proteins exit from this area.

Golgi Functions

  • The ER sends proteins and lipids to the Golgi apparatus. The Golgi apparatus receives these and modifies them.
  • The Golgi complex functions as a factory, processing, segregating, and distributing proteins to various locations like the plasma membrane, nucleus, peroxisome membranes, secretory vesicles, and lysosomes.
  • A transport vesicle from the ER fuses to the cis face of the Golgi. The proteins pass through the different layers of the Golgi.
  • Proteins are transported from the Golgi to their destinations via the secretory pathway.
  • Cis and trans faces are connected to special regions called the cis Golgi network (CGN) and the trans Golgi network (TGN), which are networks of interconnected tubular and cisternal structures.

Golgi Complex Compartments

  • The Golgi complex has five functional regions:
    • cis-Golgi network (CGN)
    • cis-Golgi
    • medial-Golgi
    • trans-Golgi
    • trans-Golgi network (TGN)

Modifications within the Golgi

  • The Golgi modifies proteins step-by-step, forming a multistage processing unit.
  • Early processing enzymes are near the cis face, and later-processing enzymes are near the trans face. -Proteins are modified with respect to their initial glycosylation in the ER (i.e. further modifications of N-linked oligosaccharides).
  • The first modification of proteins destined to be secreted or part of the plasma membrane involves removing 4 mannose residues. This is followed by adding N-acetylglucosamine, removing two more mannoses and adding a fucose followed by two more N-acetylglucosamine.
  • Lastly, three galactose and three sialic acid residues are added.

N-linked Oligosaccharides

  • Two classes of N-linked oligosaccharides attach to mammalian glycoproteins.

    • complex oligosaccharides: N-linked oligosaccharides added in the ER are modified further with sugars added in the Golgi.
    • High-mannose oligosaccharides: N-linked oligosaccharides added in the ER are trimmed but no new sugars are added in the Golgi.

  • Specific modifications occur in specific subcompartments. Some mannose sugars may be cut. N-acetylglucosamine is added to oligosaccharides in the medial Golgi. Further modifications complete in the trans Golgi.

  • Oligosaccharide intermediates in the ER help protein folding, transport of misfolded proteins for degradation and thus play a role in controlling protein quality. The Golgi modifies oligosaccharides for new functions leading to different oligosaccharide structures in mature proteins.

Golgi and Lipid Metabolism

  • The synthesis of glycolipids and sphingomyelin happens in the Golgi.
  • Glycerol, phospholipids, cholesterol, and ceramide are synthesized in the ER. Sphingomyelin and glycolipids are synthesized from ceramide in the Golgi apparatus.
  • A significant amount of sphingomyelin is found in the Central Nervous System (CNS) especially in the myelin sheath surrounding axons.

Vesicle Transport

  • Proteins are carried from the Golgi to their final destinations via transport vesicles.
  • The sorting of proteins into different kinds of transport vesicles occurs in the trans-Golgi network.
  • These vesicles carry the proteins to the appropriate cellular locations.
  • COPI-coated vesicles and COPII-coated vesicles bud from the ER-Golgi intermediate compartment or the Golgi apparatus to move to other compartments or even return to the ER. Clathrin-coated vesicles move proteins from the trans-Golgi network. These vesicles use Rab proteins and the ARF family for vesicle budding and fusion.

Vesicle Fusion

  • Transport vesicle fusion with target membranes involves two events, recognition of the correct target membrane and fusion between vesicle and target membranes.

Golgi Functions - Summary

  • The Golgi apparatus functions in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and other macromolecules for secretion or use within the cell.
  • Enzymes play a key role in modifying proteins and lipids for different functions.
  • Golgi plays a critical role in secretion to different parts of a cell including the formation of lysosomes from the fusion of vesicles from the Golgi complex with endosomes. -modifying, sorting, and packaging is critical for cell secretion and for the processing of proteins to become functional proteins.

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