Here's why:

* No DNA: The Golgi apparatus is not an independent organelle with its own genetic material. It doesn't have DNA, which is the blueprint for protein synthesis.

* No RNA synthesis: The Golgi apparatus is primarily involved in processing and packaging proteins and lipids, not in synthesizing them. RNA, which carries genetic information from DNA, is synthesized in the nucleus and then transported to the cytoplasm for protein synthesis.

How the Golgi apparatus functions:

The Golgi apparatus receives proteins and lipids synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). It modifies, sorts, and packages these molecules into vesicles for transport to other parts of the cell or for secretion outside the cell.

In summary, while the Golgi apparatus is essential for cellular function, it does not contain its own nucleic acids and relies on the information provided by the nucleus.