What organelle consists of flattened membrane bound sacs that serve as a packaging and distribution center for the cell?

Golgi apparatus, also known as Golgi bodies or Golgi complex, is the organelle consists of flattened membrane-bound sacs that serve as a packaging and distribution center for the cell. Proteins are modified in the Golgi apparatus and packaged into vesicles for transport. Golgi was first identified by a Scientist called Camillo Golgi in 1897, and it was named after him.

This network of membranes is found in the cytoplasm of animals that produce secretions. It is seen in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotes. Once the protein is synthesized in the ribosome, it is transferred to the Golgi body were post-translational modification occurs.

In the science world, they are primarily known as Golgi bodies, but they can also be referred to as Golgi apparatus and Golgi complex. Early on they had different names like Golgi-Kopsch apparatus and Golgi-Holmgren ducts. Scientist Camillo Golgi identified them in 1897. The "Golgi" part of the name is named after him and taken from his last name.

They can be found in both animal and plant cells. Along with modifying proteins, Golgi bodies have many other functions, including directing the proteins to their destination. They also transport lipids, synthesize carbohydrates, and form proteoglycans.