What is the primary role of the Golgi apparatus in a chondrocyte undergoing interstitial growth?
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Correct answer: Packaging glycosaminoglycans and procollagen for secretion
Chondrocytes must synthesize large volumes of Type II collagen and proteoglycans to expand the matrix. A well-developed Golgi apparatus is essential for the post-translational modification and secretion of these molecules.
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