1. Cell Structure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. Cells