To modify protein and part of the cell what is one of the organelle most likely functioning?
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One of the organelles most likely functioning to modify proteins and parts of the cell is the Golgi apparatus, also known as the Golgi complex or Golgi body. The Golgi apparatus is responsible for receiving proteins and lipids from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and modifying, sorting, and packaging them into vesicles for transport to their final destinations within the cell or for secretion outside the cell. It plays a crucial role in post-translational modification of proteins, such as adding carbohydrates (glycosylation), phosphorylation, or cleaving peptide chains. Additionally, the Golgi apparatus also functions in the synthesis of certain macromolecules and the recycling of cellular components.