The membranes of various organelles in the endomembrane display differences in their lipid and protein compositions. These differences are largely established by

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The Golgi apparatus is responsible for modifying, sorting, and directing membrane components to their final destinations, which leads to the establishment of lipid and protein composition differences among the membranes of various organelles in the endomembrane system. While small membrane vesicles and the modification of membrane components once they reach their final destination also play a role, they are not the primary means by which these differences are established. Synthesizing different lipids and proteins in each organelle would also contribute to differences, but the question specifically refers to how these differences are established, rather than their origin.

The Membranes of Various Organelles in the Endomembrane Display Differences