Here's why:
* Modification: The Golgi apparatus receives proteins synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). It further modifies these proteins by adding carbohydrates, lipids, or other molecules. These modifications are crucial for protein function and targeting.
* Transport: The Golgi apparatus sorts and packages proteins into transport vesicles. These vesicles bud off from the Golgi and transport the proteins to their final destinations within the cell or outside the cell.
Think of the Golgi apparatus as a postal office for proteins – it receives them, processes them, and sends them to the correct address.
