Which face of the Golgi apparatus receives materials from the endoplasmic reticulum?
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Correct answer: Cis (incoming) face
The cis face of the Golgi apparatus (also called the forming or incoming face) is oriented toward the endoplasmic reticulum and receives newly formed vesicles containing proteins and lipids.
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