1. Cell Organelles
9/8/09

2. Lord of the Rings and the Cell
In order to help remember the parts of the cell we will try to compare the parts of the cell to the characters in the Lord of the Rings.

3. Cell Membrane
Can someone explain to me how the Cell Membrane works? And its form?

4. Cell Membrane = Helm’s Deep
Semi permeable
Phospholipid Bilayer
Polar, hydrophilic head
2 Non-polar hydrophobic tails
Protects the cell, allows for internal structure

5. Cell Membrane = Helm’s Deep
Cell membrane protects the inside of the cell
Helm’s Deep protects the people of Rohan
Cell membrane has two layers
Helm’s Deep has two main walls

6. Nucleolus = The Ring
A mass of RNA, DNA, and Proteins to eventually form ribosomes.
Aids in Cell Division

7. Nucleolus = The Ring
Nucleolus is the center of the nucleus and the cell.
The Ring is focus and center of the Lord of the Ring and the key to Mordors power.
Nucleolus aids in Cell Division
The Ring divides and separates all good people.

8. Nucleus = Frodo Baggins
Holds the genetic information
Chromosomes
Genes
Center of the cell
The Nucleolus is within.

9. Nucleus = Frodo Baggins
Nucleus holds genetic information
Frodo holds the key to everything (ring)
Nucleus is the center of the cell and holds the Nucleolus
Frodo is the main character and holds the burden of carrying the ring

10. Nuclear Membrane = The Fellowship
Porous, similar to cell membrane
Separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm
Regulates passage of molecules to the Nucleus

11. Nuclear Membrane = The Fellowship
Nuclear Membrane protects and regulates passage of molecules to the Nucleus
The Fellowship protects Frodo from evil

12. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) = Gollum
Ribomsomes are attached to it, which makes it look rough
Moves proteins throughout the cell

13. Rough ER = Gollum
Rough ER looks “Rough” because ribosomes are attached
Gollum looks “Rough” (UGLY)
Rough ER moves proteins throughout the Cell
Gollum helps transport Frodo and Sam to Mordor

14. Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum = Samwise Gamgee
Lacks attached Ribosomes
Makes lipids
Breaks down toxic substances

15. Smooth ER = Samwise Gamgee
Smooth ER looks smooth due to lack of ribosomes
Samwise looks better than Gollum
Smooth ER makes lipids
Samwise makes Frodo food
Smooth ER breaks down toxic substances
Samwise tries to kill Gollum and defend Frodo

16. Ribosome = Legolas and the Elves
Makes proteins
Assemble and fix things that get broken

17. Ribosome = Legolas and the Elves
Ribosomes make proteins
The Elves make arrows
Ribosomes fix things in the cell that are broken
The Elves try to help fix Man’s mistake of trying to keep the ring.

18. Centriole = Gimli (Dwarf)
Shape of a short barrel
Assemble proteins to pull Nucleus apart in cell division

19. Centriole = Gimli (Dwarf)
Both the Centriole and Gimli have the shape of a short barrel
Centriole assembles proteins to pull Nucleus apart during cell division
Gimli and the dwarves make axes that split Orcs in half during a battle.

20. Mitochondria = Aragorn
Powerhouse of the Cell
Creates Energy for the cell in the form of ATP

21. Mitochondria = Aragorn
Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell and makes energy in the form of ATP
Aragorn is the best warrior with the sword and never tires in his fight to protect the ring

22. Golgi Complex = Rivendell
Packaging and Distribution center of the Cell
Stores products made until used or released
Polishes up product before it is released

23. Golgi Complex = Rivendell
Golgi Complex is the packaging and distribution center of the cell
Rivendell is the home of Elves
Golgi Complex stores and polishes up products before they are released
Rivendell houses Frodo until his wounds are healed.

24. Cytoplasm = All the small roles
The insides of the cell
Organelles are found in the cytoplasm
Full of different compounds

25. Cytoplasm = All the small roles
Cytoplasm is inside the cell and organelles are found there.
All the small roles are the people who are not main characters but play a small role in the Lord of the Rings

26. Lysosome = Orcs Destructors
Digest and Breakdown (digestive enzymes) proteins, lipids, carbs., nucleic acids

27. Lysosome = Orcs
Lysosome digest and breakdown used materials of the cell.
Orcs destroy and destruct anything that stands in their path.

28. Vacuole = Horses (Shadowfax)
Transport vehicles
Storage of water and other materials for the cell.

29. Vacuole = Horses (Shadowfax)
Vacuoles are transport vehicles and storage.
Shadowfax and the horses transport Gandalf and the humans in battle.

30. Chloroplasts (Plant) = Gandalf
Use light energy to make Carbs. from CO2 and H2O
Carbs. Become food and energy for the plant
Plant appears green

31. Chloroplasts (Plant) = Gandalf
Chloroplasts use light energy to make food for the plant.
Gandalf is the energy and the magic of good. He represents the light as Gandalf the White.

32. Cell Wall (Plants) = Gate of Mordor
Thick wall of Carbs, Proteins, and Cellulose
Support and maintain cells shape
Connects cell with adjacent cells
Doesn’t restrict substances from passing through the cell membrane

33. Cell Wall (Plants) = Gate of Mordor
The Cell Wall is thick
The Black gate of Mordor is a huge thick wall