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Which organelle is called the post office of the cell?

Answer: Golgi apparatus.

  • A Ribosome
  • B Nucleus
  • C Golgi apparatus
  • D Mitochondria

Correct answer: C. Golgi apparatus

Explanation: Golgi apparatus modifies, packages, and ships proteins to their destinations: like a post office.

Labeled diagram of an animal cell showing nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and other organelles

Animal cell structure with major organelles labeled. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

Cell theory, prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells, organelles and their functions. Foundation of all biology.

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