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Biology Question on Cell: the unit of life

Glycosylation of proteins is done by

A

Golgi apparatus

B

endoplasmic reticulum

C

peroxisomes

D

mitochondria

Answer

Golgi apparatus

Explanation

Solution

Proteins synthesised by rough endoplasmic reticulum and lipids synthesised by smooth endoplasmic reticulum reach the cisternae of Golgi apparatus. Here, they combine with carbohydrates to form glycoproteins and glycolipids.