Cell Analogy: Computer Ian Rice

Cell Membrane Computer Case Outer Layer of Cell Protects the Cell Outer shell of the Computer Protects what’s in the Computer

Cytoplasm Wires The semi fluid space between the parts of the cell. The things that connect all the parts of a computer and takes up the space between everything.

Processor Nucleus The control center of the computer The control center of the cell

Endoplasmic Reticulum Spell Check Modifies proteins in the cells. Modifies what is already made in the computer, to what it should be

Keyboard Ribosome's Site of Protein Synthesis Where the things you do on a computer are made

Microprocessor Nucleolus Inside the nucleus, contains genetic material and DNA Inside the processor, the key part of the processor , contains information

Mitochondria Power Cord The “power house” of the cell creates energy for the cell. Provides energy for the computer

Golgi Body File folder Packages and distributes protein Organizes the protein Organizes information in the computer

Vacuole Hard Drive Temporary storage place for material within the cell Storage place for all information in the computer