An Overview of Key Cellular Structures
Golgi bodies, or the Golgi apparatus, are membrane-bound organelles in eukaryotic cells.
They consist of a series of flattened sacs called cisternae, stacked together in the cytoplasm.
They modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids for transport to other parts of the cell.
Essential for processes like protein secretion and the formation of lysosomes.
Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles containing hydrolytic enzymes for breaking down substances.
They are spherical vesicles formed from the Golgi apparatus, with an acidic internal environment.
They digest waste materials, cellular debris, and foreign particles through enzymatic hydrolysis.
Crucial for cellular cleanup, recycling nutrients, and defending against pathogens.