step 1 : Transcription of DNA to mRNA (RNA polymerase makes a complimentary mRNA strand using the DNA strand as a template)
step 2 a: mRNA leaves nucleus
step 2 b: Translation of mRNA to protein (ribosomes bind to the mRNA, anticodons on tRNA molecules bind to the complimentary mRNA codons. tRNA molecules carry specific amino acids. Ribosomes build a protein.)
step 3 : Protein made on ribosomes enter rough endoplasmic reticulum
step 4 : Protein moves through the endoplasmic reticulum assuming 3D shape on route
step 5 : Vesicles pinched off the rough endoplasmic reticulum contain the protein
step 6 : Vesicles from the rough endoplasmic reticulum form the flattened sacs of the Golgi apparatus
step 7 : Proteins are modified within the Golgi apparatus
step 8 : Vesicles pinched off the Golgi apparatus contain the modified protein
step 9 : Vesicle fuses with cell surface membrane releasing protein, such as extracellular enzymes