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What is the Golgi complex made up of?
What is the Golgi complex made up of?
- 10-12 round and irregular sacs called vesicles
- 5-8 hollow and flat sacs called cisternae (correct)
- A single large sac called the golgiosome
- A network of tubules and filaments
What is the function of the Golgi complex?
What is the function of the Golgi complex?
- Regulates cell division
- Modifies, sorts, and packs materials synthesized in the cell (correct)
- Generates energy for the cell
- Transports oxygen to different organelles
How did Camilio Golgi study the nervous system?
How did Camilio Golgi study the nervous system?
- Conducted live cell imaging
- Performed genetic analysis
- Used electron microscopy
- Developed a staining technique called 'Black reaction' (correct)
What did Camilio Golgi win the Nobel prize for?
What did Camilio Golgi win the Nobel prize for?
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Study Notes
Golgi Complex Composition
- Comprised of a series of flattened membrane-bound sacs known as cisternae.
- Contains membrane proteins, enzymes, and vesicles necessary for its function.
- Associated with various cellular structures like the endoplasmic reticulum (ER).
Function of the Golgi Complex
- Plays a crucial role in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.
- Involved in the synthesis of certain polysaccharides and glycoproteins.
- Acts as a cellular post office, directing cellular products to their appropriate destinations.
Camillo Golgi's Contribution to Nervous System Study
- Developed a staining technique using silver chromate, allowing visualization of nerve cells and their structure.
- His method enabled detailed examination of complex neural pathways.
- Studied brain anatomy and established foundational knowledge in neuroanatomy.
Camillo Golgi's Nobel Prize Recognition
- Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1906.
- Shared the prize with Santiago Ramón y Cajal for their work on the structure of the nervous system.
- Recognized for major contributions to understanding the organization and function of neural tissue.
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