An organelle in a eukaryotic cell consists of many flat, disc-shaped sacs or cisternae stacked parallel to each other. It possesses distinct convex forming and concave maturing faces that are interconnected. Which of the following is an important function of this organelle?

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The organelle described is the Golgi apparatus, which consists of flat, disc-shaped sacs (cisternae) with distinct convex cis (forming) and concave trans (maturing) faces. According to NCERT, the Golgi apparatus is the important site of formation of glycoproteins and glycolipids. Synthesis of steroidal hormones occurs in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum, active synthesis of proteins occurs on ribosomes/rough endoplasmic reticulum, and ATP synthesis takes place in mitochondria. Answer: Formation of glycoproteins and