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  4. The RER in the cell synthesized protein which would be later used in building the plasma membrane. But it is observed that the protein in the membrane is slightly different from the protein made in the RER. The protein was probably modified in another cell organelle. Identify that organelle in the given diagram.

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Q. The RER in the cell synthesized protein which would be later used in building the plasma membrane. But it is observed that the protein in the membrane is slightly different from the protein made in the RER. The protein was probably modified in another cell organelle. Identify that organelle in the given diagram.Biology Question Image

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The plasma membrane consists of glycoproteins. In Golgi bodies, glycosylation of proteins takes place, ie, addition of carbohydrate to produce glycoproteins.