Which of the following correctly matches organelle and its primary function, based on ultrastructural knowledge?
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Correct answer: Golgi apparatus — packaging of proteins and lipids
The Golgi apparatus processes, modifies, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles — a function consistent with its ultrastructural organization of stacked cisternae and associated vesicles.
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