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This lecture covers the process of protein secretion, focusing on the pathway followed by lysozyme. It starts with the synthesis of the protein in the cytosol and its journey through the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus. The lecture also explains the structure of lysozyme and its role in killing bacteria. Additionally, it discusses the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, highlighting the presence of organelles in eukaryotic cells. The importance of the Golgi apparatus in processing and packaging secreted proteins is emphasized, along with the general scheme of subcellular structures. The lecture concludes with an overview of the collector channel in the human body and the distinction between intracellular compartments.