if a protein is produced in the endoplasmic reticulum, where would it be sent for processing

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If a protein is produced in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), it is typically sent to the Golgi apparatus for further processing. The Golgi apparatus is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids that have been synthesized in the ER before they are transported to their final destinations, which may include secretion outside the cell, incorporation into the cell membrane, or delivery to lysosomes.