attachment and translation of mRNA. The 60S subunit is responsible
for the release of the new protein and, where appropriate, attachment
to the endoplasmic reticulum via an intermediate docking protein that
directs the newly synthesized protein through the membrane into the
cisternal space.
Golgi apparatus (Golgi complex)
Fig . 1 .4 Smooth endoplasmic reticulum with associated vesicles . The The Golgi apparatus is a distinct cytomembrane system located near the
dense particles are glycogen granules . (Courtesy of Rose Watson, Cancer nucleus and the centrosome. It is particularly prominent in secretory
Research UK .) cells and can be visualized when stained with silver or other metallic