Cell Function/Analogy

Question 0

Cytoskeleton

Answer 0

Function: A series of intercellular proteins that help with shape, support and movement.

Analogy: Teachers because in comparison to the cytoskeleton, the teacher must keep the student clean and in shape. In addition, it supports with the student.

Question 1

Nucleus

Answer 1

Function: Contains the cells hereditary information and controls the cells growth and reproduction, and it’s the most important organelle In a cell.

Analogy: The principle takes care of everything and keeps everything and everybody on task and in control.

Question 2

Golgi Apparatus

Answer 2

Function: Takes ordinary molecules and makes them more complex

Analogy: Takes a student and makes them more intelligent.

Question 3

Cytoplasm

Answer 3

Function: A jelly-like fluid that contains organelles/holds organelles together

Analogy: It’s like glue because it holds things together and cytoplasm holds the organelles in place

Question 4

Cell Wall

Answer 4

Function: Shapes, supports and protects the cell

Analogy: School walls protects the people and objects inside from the elements outside

Question 5

Smooth ER

Answer 5

Function: contains enzymes & makes membrane fats

Analogy: A teacher collects assignments and tests like the Smooth ER collects lipids, calcium and other vitamins

Question 6

Ribosomes

Answer 6

Function: produces proteins

Analogy:

Question 7

Rough ER

Answer 7

Function: Has ribosomes on it to help process proteins

Question 8

Lysosomes

Answer 8

Function: Uses enzymes to break down & recycle material

Question 9

Vacuole

Answer 9

Function: Storage area for water, salts & other materials

Question 10

Mitochondria

Answer 10

Function: Converts chemical energy stored in food

Question 11

Chloroplasts

Answer 11

Function: Converts solar energy to chemical energy stored in food

Question 12

Centrioles

Answer 12

Helps with division in animal cells