Learning biology is wonderful and exhilarating with your very own colorful plush representation of the Golgi apparatus! Inside cells, this amazing organelle consists of tiny sacs and folded membranes that make and transport proteins and other molecules. The GIANTmicrobes Golgi Apparatus adds tremendous fun to your biological adventures, offering a hands-on and memorable way to explore cells and the wonders of the natural world.

This engaging gift is perfect for family, friends, scientists, students, teachers, and anyone with a healthy sense of humor. The plush features detailed stitching and high-quality materials, ensuring durability and softness. Each Golgi apparatus plush comes with an educational card filled with fun facts about cells, enhancing the learning experience.

Measuring 4 x 4 x 2 inches, the plush is made from all-new materials and stuffed with polyester fiber fill. It’s surface washable—simply sponge it with water and soap and air dry for easy maintenance.

Safety is a priority, as every product meets or exceeds U.S. and European standards for safety, making it suitable for ages 3 and up.

All About the Golgi Apparatus

The Golgi apparatus is an organelle present in all animal, plant, and other eukaryotic cells. Also known as the Golgi body, Golgi complex, or dictyosome, it consists of tiny sacs (vesicles) and folded membranes within the cytoplasm, located next to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and near the nucleus. Animal cells typically have 10–20 Golgi apparatuses, while plant cells may contain up to 200. They play a crucial role in secretion and intracellular transport, manufacturing and packaging proteins, lipids, and other macromolecules produced by the cell.

In conjunction with the ER, the Golgi apparatus assembles simple molecules into complex ones. Vesicles carrying proteins transition from the ER to the Golgi apparatus, where they fuse with sugars and lipids. Together, the ER and Golgi apparatus also cooperate to create enzymes that break down large molecules.

Wondering about the name? The Golgi apparatus is named after Camillo Golgi, who discovered this organelle in the late 1800s using a silver stain. However, it wasn't until the invention of the electron microscope that the Golgi apparatus was confirmed as a distinctive organelle found in all eukaryotic cells. With this plush representation, you can bring the wonders of cellular biology to life!