A researcher is studying the effects of a new drug on the endomembrane system.She notices the Golgi apparatus is not receiving any proteins and that it is not able to ship any proteins.What part of the endomembrane system was probably affected by this new drug?
A)mitochondria
B)smooth endoplasmic reticulum
C)ribosomes
D)nucleus
E)vesicles

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Vesicles are responsible for transporting proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi apparatus and from the Golgi to other destinations. If the Golgi apparatus is not receiving or shipping proteins, the vesicles are likely affected.

A Researcher Is Studying the Effects of a New Drug