The organelle that processes and packages proteins for secretion is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The organelle that processes and packages proteins for secretion is the:
A. Golgi apparatus
B. Ribosome
C. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
D. Lysosome
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids into vesicles for transport to their destinations (secretion, plasma membrane, lysosomes). Ribosomes synthesize proteins, rough ER folds and transports them, lysosomes digest materials.

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