Pretend an enzyme is being created in an animal cell. Trace the path of the creation of that protein to the use of the enzyme product, from beginning to end.

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The DNA, holding the genetic blueprint to make the enzyme, is read in the nucleus.

The protein, now contained in a vesicle, is shipped to the lysosome for use in cellular digestion.

The RNA travels to the rough endoplasmic reticulum or to the cytoplasm to be converted to a protein at the ribosome.

The manufactured protein is refined and packaged at the Golgi apparatus.

The RNA strand, created from reading the DNA, leaves the nucleus through a nuclear pore.

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Beginning - Middle - End

The DNA, holding the genetic blueprint to make the enzyme, is read in the nucleus.
The RNA strand, created from reading the DNA, leaves the nucleus through a nuclear pore.
The RNA travels to the rough endoplasmic reticulum or to the cytoplasm to be converted to a protein at the ribosome.
The manufactured protein is refined and packaged at the Golgi apparatus.
The protein, now contained in a vesicle, is shipped to the lysosome for use in cellular digestion.