The Golgi Apparatus is an organelle found in eukaryotic cells that is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids for transport to other parts of the cell or for secretion outside of the cell.
The Golgi Apparatus receives proteins and lipids from the endoplasmic reticulum and modifies them by adding or removing specific molecules. It then sorts and packages these molecules into vesicles for transport to their intended destinations.
The Golgi Apparatus is located in the cytoplasm of the cell, near the nucleus and the endoplasmic reticulum. It is composed of a stack of flattened membrane-bound sacs called cisternae.
The Golgi Apparatus plays a crucial role in the functioning of the cell by ensuring that proteins and lipids are correctly modified, sorted, and transported to their intended destinations. It is also involved in the production of lysosomes and the formation of cell membranes.
The Golgi Apparatus was discovered in 1897 by Italian scientist Camillo Golgi. He observed its structure and function in nerve cells and named it the "internal reticular apparatus." It was later named after him to honor his contribution to cell biology.