1. Cell Organelles
Unit: Cells

2. nucleus Analogy: Brain
Function: The control center of the cell. Contains DNA.
Pro or Eu?: Eu
Plant or Animal?: Both

3. ribosome Analogy: Factory Function: Make proteins. Pro or Eu?: Both
Plant or Animal?: Both

4. 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

5. chloroplast Analogy: Light Bulb
Function: Site of photosynthesis in plants.
Pro or Eu?: Eu
Plant or Animal?: Plants

6. vacuole Analogy: Purse/Bookbag Function: Stores water/food.
Pro or Eu?: Eu
Plant or Animal?: Both but larger in plants.

7. Cell wall Analogy: Brick Wall
Function: Provides structure and support.
Pro or Eu?: Both
Plant or Animal?: Plant

8. cytoplasm Analogy: Glue Function: Holds everything in place.
Pro or Eu?: Both
Plant or Animal?: Both

9. Plasma (cell) membrane
Analogy: Fence
Function: Controls what goes in and out of the cell.
Pro or Eu?: Both
Plant or Animal?: Both

10. 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.