👉 In the context of microbiology, "non-secretory" refers to a type of bacterial cell that does not contain any secretory organelles (such as endoplasmic reticulum or Golgi apparatus) for secretion. Instead, these cells produce their own proteins and lipids through a process called biogenesis. This means they do not rely on the host's immune system for the production of their own proteins, which allows them to function independently in the environment. Non-secretory bacteria
