Cell Structure

Nucleus Function: direct cells activities Analogy: Brain Made of: DNA (genetic material) Both Plant and Animal

Ribosome Function: makes proteins Analogy: Decoder Made of: RNA and proteins Both Animal and Plant

Chloroplast Function: Uses sunlight to make sugar Analogy: Farm Made of: Chlorophyll Plant

Lysosome Function: Breaks down food and worn out cell parts Analogy: Garbage truck Made of: Enzymes Animal

Vacuole Function: storage for water, food and waste Analogy: Storage Made of: liquids Both

Cell Wall Function: provides support and protection Analogy: walls Made of: fibers of carbohydrates and protein Plant

Mitochondria Function: converts food into energy Analogy: powerhouse Made of: 2 membranes Both

Cell Membrane Function: regulates what enters and leaves the cell Analogy: Gate Made of: lipid bilayer and proteins Both

Endoplasmic Reticulum Function: moves materials around within the cell Analogy: Railroad Made of: internal membrane system Rough ER: with ribosomes Both

Golgi Bodies (Apparatus) Function: move proteins to outside of the cell Analogy: Mailroom Made of: enzymes and stacks of membranes Both

Chromatin Function: forms chromosomes and contains genetic information Analogy: computer disk Made of: DNA bound to protein Both

Cytoplasm Function: holds structures in place Analogy: jelly Made of: water, chemicals and structures Both

Cells