Why Study the Endoplasmic Reticulum and Golgi Apparatus?
The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and Golgi apparatus are involved in the synthesis, folding, and transport of proteins and lipids. The rough ER is studded with ribosomes and is crucial for protein synthesis, while the smooth ER is involved in lipid metabolism. The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages these molecules for transport.
