Golgiaparaadis

Golgiaparaadis, also known as the Golgi apparatus, is a membrane-bound organelle found in most eukaryotic cells. It was named after its discoverer, Camillo Golgi, who first observed it in 1898. The Golgi apparatus plays a crucial role in the processing, sorting, and packaging of proteins and lipids for transport to their final destinations within the cell or for secretion outside the cell. It consists of a series of flattened, membrane-bound sacs called cisternae, which are stacked in a characteristic stack-like structure. The Golgi apparatus is involved in various cellular processes, including protein glycosylation, sorting of proteins into different vesicles, and the formation of lysosomes. It is typically located near the cell's nucleus and is connected to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and the plasma membrane. The Golgi apparatus is essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis and is involved in numerous physiological processes, such as cell growth, differentiation, and communication.