Golgi Complex Structure and Function
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What is the primary role of the Golgi apparatus?

  • Photosynthesis
  • Protein maturation and sorting (correct)
  • Genetic information storage
  • Cell division

What are the two named networks within the Golgi apparatus?

  • Plasma-Golgi Network and Endoplasmic Network
  • Cis-Golgi Network and Trans-Golgi Network (correct)
  • Cytosolic Network and Nuclear Network
  • Rough-Golgi Network and Smooth-Golgi Network

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Golgi apparatus?

  • Maturation of glycolipids
  • Sorting molecules
  • Synthesis of ATP (correct)
  • Processing of proteins

How does the Golgi apparatus participate in glycosylation?

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What type of reactions do molecules undergo in the Golgi apparatus?

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What role does the trans-Golgi Network (TGN) serve?

<p>It sorts proteins into different vesicles. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzymatic process occurs during protein maturation in the Golgi?

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What is continuously happening to the vesicles in the Golgi apparatus?

<p>They are added by fusion and removed from the edges. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Golgi complex in cells involved in active secretion?

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What type of vesicles are involved in transporting materials from the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) to the Golgi complex?

<p>COP-II coated vesicles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of coated vesicle is primarily responsible for transporting lysosomal enzymes?

<p>Clathrin-coated vesicles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of COP-I coated vesicles within cellular transport?

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What determines the specific packaging of proteins into vesicles?

<p>Specific address codes and sugar motifs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following vesicle types is involved in maintaining specificity within the Golgi complex?

<p>COP-I coated vesicles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Golgi complex particularly well developed in cells?

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What type of movement do COP-I coated vesicles mainly facilitate?

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What is the primary function of the Golgi complex in eukaryotic cells?

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How does the arrangement of cisternae in the Golgi apparatus appear?

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Which face of the dictyosome is oriented towards the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

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What is a characteristic of cells with extensive Golgi complexes?

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What distinguishes the cisternae at the cis face from those at the trans face?

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How many cisternae are typically found in each dictyosome in animal cells?

<p>Varies widely but often fewer than in plant cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the interconnectedness of dictyosomes within the Golgi apparatus?

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What does the term 'dictyosome' specifically refer to?

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What role does glycosylation play in protein processing?

<p>It facilitates protein maturation and folding. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which carbohydrates are synthesized by the Golgi apparatus?

<p>Glycosaminoglycans and hemicellulose. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does O-glycosylation begin in the cell?

<p>In the Golgi complex. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process is responsible for the separation of daughter plant cells during cytokinesis?

<p>Fusion of Golgi-derived vesicles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines blood groups in red blood cells?

<p>The presence of specific glycolipids. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Golgi-derived vesicles contribute to the formation of the cell wall in plant cells?

<p>They migrate to the equatorial plate during cytokinesis. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of glycosylation provides specificity for protein targeting?

<p>The variety of polysaccharides linked to proteins. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the increase in the number of Golgi bodies in plant cells?

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Flashcards

Golgi Complex

A stack of flattened, disk-like, membrane-bound sacs called cisternae, involved in processing, packaging, and sorting proteins and lipids.

Cis Face

The convex side of the Golgi complex facing the endoplasmic reticulum (ER).

Trans Face

The concave side of the Golgi complex facing the plasma membrane, where processed molecules exit.

Dictyosomes

Individual stacks of cisternae within the Golgi complex.

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Golgi Polarization

The compartments of the Golgi complex are specialized in terms of their enzyme content, membrane thickness, and composition.

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Golgi in the Endomembrane System

The Golgi apparatus is a part of the endomembrane system, working with other organelles like the ER and plasma membrane.

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Golgi Complexity and Secretion

Cells actively secreting proteins or carbohydrates have a more extensive Golgi complex.

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Golgi Functions

The Golgi complex is involved in processing, packaging, and sorting proteins and lipids, preparing them for transport to different locations.

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Golgi Apparatus

A stack of flattened, membrane-bound sacs involved in processing and packaging proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.

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cis-Golgi Network (CGN)

The entry point of the Golgi apparatus where newly synthesized molecules from the ER arrive.

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trans-Golgi Network (TGN)

The exit point of the Golgi apparatus where molecules are sorted and packaged into vesicles for their final destination.

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Glycosylation

The process of adding or removing sugar molecules from a protein.

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N-linked Glycosylation

A type of glycosylation that occurs in the ER and continues in the Golgi.

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O-linked Glycosylation

A type of glycosylation that occurs mainly in the Golgi.

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Phosphorylation

The process of adding a phosphate group to a molecule.

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Sulfation

The process of adding a sulfate group to a molecule.

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Cytokinesis in plants

The process of cell division in plants where vesicles derived from the Golgi apparatus form a new cell wall between the daughter cells.

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Phragmoplast

A structure formed during plant cytokinesis that directs Golgi-derived vesicles to form a cell plate.

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Polysaccharides

Complex carbohydrates produced by the Golgi apparatus that form the extracellular matrix, cell wall, and other structural components.

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Glycolipids

Sugar molecules linked to lipids that are found on the surface of red blood cells and determine blood groups.

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Golgi Sorting

The process of sorting and packaging proteins within the Golgi apparatus.

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COP-II coated vesicles

A specialized transport system that helps move proteins from the ER to the Golgi apparatus and from the Golgi to other cellular destinations.

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COP-I coated vesicles

Important for the retrograde transport of proteins back to the ER from the Golgi.

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Clathrin-coated vesicles

Specialized vesicles for transporting lysosomal enzymes and vacuolar enzymes.

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Address Codes

Unique identification tags on proteins, often consisting of sugar motifs, that direct them to specific cellular destinations.

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Retrograde Transport from Plasma Membrane

A pathway for the movement of materials from the plasma membrane back to the Golgi apparatus through endosomes.

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ERGIC (ER-Golgi Intermediate Compartment)

A region between the ER and the Golgi apparatus involved in protein sorting and transport.

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Study Notes

Golgi Complex Structure

  • The Golgi complex, also known as the Golgi body or Golgi apparatus, was discovered in nerve cells by Camillo Golgi.
  • It's found in all eukaryotic cells.
  • The complex consists of flattened, disc-like cisternae with dilated rims, associated vesicles, and tubules.
  • Cisternae are typically 0.5-1 µm in diameter and arranged in stacks resembling a shallow bowl.
  • Each stack of cisternae is called a dictyosome, containing several cisternae.
  • Animal cells typically have several dictyosomes, while plant cells can have up to twenty.
  • The Golgi body can consist of one or several dictyosomes.
  • Dictyosomes are interconnected by tubules, working together in a coordinated manner.
  • The Golgi apparatus is part of the endomembrane system.

Golgi Complex Function

  • The Golgi apparatus is responsible for the maturation and sorting of proteins, glycoproteins, carbohydrates, and glycolipids.
  • Proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids travel through cisternae in a dictyosome, undergoing specific maturation reactions.
  • These reactions include trimming by proteolytic enzymes, modification of N-glycosylation state, hydroxylation, and sulfation.
  • O-glycosylation, which adds carbohydrates to proteins, occurs within the Golgi complex.
  • Carbohydrate and protein synthesis inside the Golgi complex is initiated in the RER and modified in the Golgi.

Golgi roles in glycosylation

  • The assembly of carbohydrate motifs on glycoproteins starts in the RER and continues in the Golgi.
  • The Golgi complex utilizes specific enzymes to remove and replace monosaccharides on N-linked oligosaccharides.
  • O-glycosylation, a different type of glycosylation, occurs only within the Golgi.
  • The Golgi's three compartments contain diverse enzymes that aid in the different glycosylation reactions

Golgi complex in secretion and sorting

  • The Golgi complex plays a crucial role in maturation and packing secretory products in secretory cells.
  • It's responsible for producing lysosomes, organelles containing hydrolytic enzymes.
  • Golgi complex sorts, packages, and transports proteins and lipids to their final destinations.
  • Specialized vesicles (e.g., coated vesicles like COPII and COPI) are involved in the transport of materials to and from the Golgi complex and other organelles.
  • Proteins destined for secretion or incorporation into the plasma membrane are packaged into vesicles from the Golgi that then fuse with respective membranes.
  • Some proteins are delivered back to the ER to complete their synthesis or modification.
  • The Golgi plays a role in the formation of the cell wall in plant cells.

Golgi Complex in Polysaccharides Synthesis

  • The Golgi complex synthesizes complex carbohydrates like glycosaminoglycans for the extracellular matrix, as well as hemicellulose and pectin for plant cell walls.
  • The Golgi is essential for the formation and secretion of cell wall components, separating daughter cells during plant cell division.
  • Golgi-derived vesicles migrate along microtubules to the equatorial plate for cell wall deposition during cytokinesis.
  • Synthesizes cell components such as cellulose in situ.

Golgi Complex in Lipid Processing

  • The Golgi apparatus processes lipids, including glycolipids determining blood group antigens.
  • These glycolipids are transported in vesicles for integration into the plasma membrane.

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Explore the fascinating structure and function of the Golgi complex, a vital component of eukaryotic cells. Learn about its role in protein maturation, sorting, and the interconnection of dictyosomes. This quiz will test your knowledge on this essential organelle.

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