Cell Organelles Unit: Cells
nucleus Analogy: Brain Function: The control center of the cell. Contains DNA. Pro or Eu?: Eu Plant or Animal?: Both
ribosome Analogy: Factory Function: Make proteins. Pro or Eu?: Both Plant or Animal?: Both
mitochondria Analogy: “Mighty Mitochondria” Function: Powerhouse of the cell. Make energy in the form of ATP (respiration). Pro or Eu?: Eu Plant or Animal?: Both
chloroplast Analogy: Light Bulb Function: Site of photosynthesis in plants. Pro or Eu?: Eu Plant or Animal?: Plants
vacuole Analogy: Purse/Bookbag Function: Stores water/food. Pro or Eu?: Eu Plant or Animal?: Both but larger in plants.
Cell wall Analogy: Brick Wall Function: Provides structure and support. Pro or Eu?: Both Plant or Animal?: Plant
cytoplasm Analogy: Glue Function: Holds everything in place. Pro or Eu?: Both Plant or Animal?: Both
Plasma (cell) membrane Analogy: Fence Function: Controls what goes in and out of the cell. Pro or Eu?: Both Plant or Animal?: Both
A __is like ___ because…. For each organelle, create YOUR OWN analogy! DO NOT use the ones given as examples from your notes or the following: EXAMPLE: A nucleus is like a brain because it is the control center of the cell.