Post on 26-Mar-2015
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.
Cell
Cell Factory
Lysosomes
Cell Wall Cell Membrane
Cytoplasm
Cytoskeleton
Nucleus
Chloroplasts
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Golgi ApparatusRibosome
s
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