Enzymes present in the lumen of the Golgi apparatus are responsible for modifying proteins and lipids. What is the likely origin of these enzymes?

A. free ribosomes
B. the rough endoplasmic reticulum
C. the smooth endoplasmic reticulum
D. the cytosol


Answer Key: B

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