The Eukaryotic Cell is like a _________________

The Eukaryotic Cell is like a Factory

Cell Wall (plants only) LOCATION: outside of cell membrane in plant cells STRUCTURE: rigid, porous; made of cellulose FUNCTION: provides support and protection for cell

Cell Wall (plants only) The cell wall is like the walls of a factory because they both provide surrounding structure.

Cytoplasm LOCATION: fills interior of cell between cell membrane and nucleus STRUCTURE: viscous fluid FUNCTION: provides structure and transport

Cytoplasm The cytoplasm is like the floor of a factory because they both fill the space inside.

Cell Membrane LOCATION: outside barrier of cell STRUCTURE: lipid bi-layer FUNCTION: allows materials into and out of cell; provides support

Cell Membrane The cell membrane is like the doors and windows of a factory because they both allow things in and out.

Cytoskeleton LOCATION: throughout cell STRUCTURE: network of protein filaments FUNCTION: provides support and transport; involved in cell movement

Cytoskeleton The cytoskeleton is like the support beams in a factory because they both provide extra support.

Nucleus LOCATION: towards center of cell STRUCTURE: large membrane-enclosed structure that contains the genetic material FUNCTION: “Control Center” of cell; contains instructions for all cell functions

Nucleus The nucleus is like the main office of a factory because they both control what is happening.

Mitochondria LOCATION: throughout cell STRUCTURE: enclosed by two membranes, inner membrane is folded FUNCTION: “Power Plant” of cell; convert chemical energy stored in food into useful compounds

Mitochondria The mitochondria are like the power lines in a factory because they both provide energy.

Chloroplasts (plants only) LOCATION: Throughout plant cells STRUCTURE: surrounded by two membranes, contains chlorophyll FUNCTION: Captures energy from Sunlight, and converts it into chemical energy

Chloroplasts (plants only) The chloroplasts are like solar cells in a factory because they both provide energy from sunlight.

Ribosomes LOCATION: on rough endoplasmic reticulum and free-floating in cell STRUCTURE: small particles of RNA and protein FUNCTION: Protein “factory” in cell; assemble proteins

Ribosomes The ribosomes are like the machines of a factory because they both make parts.

Endoplasmic Reticulum LOCATION: surrounding nucleus STRUCTURE: highly folded membrane network FUNCTION: assembles lipid, protein and other molecules

Endoplasmic Reticulum The endoplasmic reticulum is like the assembly line of a factory because they both put parts together.

Golgi Apparatus LOCATION: throughout cell STRUCTURE: stacks of sac-like membranes FUNCTION: modify, sort, and package materials form ER for storage or secretion

Golgi Apparatus The Golgi apparatus is like the shipping area of a factory because they both package and ship materials.

Vacuoles LOCATION: throughout cell STRUCTURE: Sac-like structure FUNCTION: storage

Vacuoles The vacuoles are like storage areas in a factory because they both store things.

Lysosomes LOCATION: throughout cell STRUCTURE: small sac-like membranes containing digestive enzymes FUNCTION: break down waste materials in cell

Lysosomes The lysosomes are like the clean-up crews in a factory because they both get rid of waste.

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Endoplasmic Reticulum Cell Factory Cell Membrane Cell Wall Chloroplasts Cytoplasm Nucleus Golgi Apparatus Ribosomes Endoplasmic Reticulum Mitochondria Cytoskeleton Lysosomes Vacuole

Your Turn!! Assignment: Complete the chart for your cell metaphor, then draw and label a picture of your cell metaphor. A eukaryotic cell is like a _______________ Suggestions: Restaurant School City Nation Farm Aircraft Carrier