No, Golgi apparatuses do not contain DNA.
The three organelles known to contain DNA are the nucleus, mitochondria, and chloroplasts. The Golgi apparatus, a series of flattened sacs involved in protein modification and transport, lacks its own DNA. While studies mention the Golgi in relation to DNA (e.g., research on protein localization near the Golgi and DNA-containing immune complexes), these studies do not indicate that the Golgi itself possesses or replicates DNA.
Several sources explicitly state that the Golgi apparatus does not contain DNA:
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Byjus.com: This website clearly states that "The three organelles that contain DNA are the nucleus, mitochondria and chloroplasts. The Golgi apparatus...does not contain DNA."
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Other References: While some research papers mention the Golgi apparatus in proximity to DNA or DNA-related processes, none suggest the Golgi contains its own genetic material. The references discussing protein localization near the Golgi or the Golgi's role in immune responses involving DNA do not imply that the Golgi itself possesses DNA. The presence of DNA near the Golgi is contextual to these studies' specific focuses and does not redefine the Golgi's structure or function.
Therefore, the definitive answer remains that the Golgi apparatus does not have its own DNA.
