The proteins synthesized in the rough endoplasmic reticulum are then sent to
A) the smooth endoplasmic reticulum for storage.
B) the Golgi complex for packaging.
C) the lysosome for modification.
D) the cell membrane for secretion.
E) the nucleus for cellular use.

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The proteins synthesized in the rough endoplasmic reticulum are sent to the Golgi complex for packaging, modification, and sorting. The Golgi complex is responsible for modifying and sorting proteins into vesicles, which are then sent to other parts of the cell or secreted outside of the cell.

The Proteins Synthesized in the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum Are Then