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Nucleus
The nickname of the Nucleus is "the brain" of the cell. It's called this because it does
everything your brain would do. Controling what goes on in the rest of the cell. The
Nucleus looks like a big black spot in the middle of cytoplasm. As the nickname states
the Nucleus would be compared to the brain. The nucleus contains chromosomes which
are made of DNA and associated proteins called histones. The nuclear membrane has
pores allowing the movement of substances through it.
Cell Membrane
The function of the cell membrane is to keep everythingthat is inside of the cell, inside of
the cell. The nickname is "the security guard" of the cell because it keeps everything
inside and everything that should be outside of the cell outside. The Cell membrane
would be the outline of the cell or the "skin". The cell membrane could compare to a
clear plastic bag with tiny holes throughout. When the cell reproduces the membrane
pinches and folds, creating two new cells, both made of the same original cell
membrane. The cell membrane is the only way something can enter or leave the cell.
Cytoplasm
The Cytoplasm's job is to break down molecules and dislove waste. It also holds
Chromatin and Nuleolus in place. The nickname for Cytoplasm is "Duct tape" because it
holds most things in place. The cytoplasm structure would be the inside of the cell that
isn't colored. The cytoplasm would be compared to a skeleton because it holds
everything in the cells in place. In every cell, from simple to the most complex there is
cytoplasm. Like the oceans cytoplasm is mostly water and salt.
Vacuoles
The Vacuoles stores food or any type of nutrients a cell needs to surivie. The Vacuoles's
nickname is the "Storage Unit" because it stores many things. The structure would be a
membrane that surrounds a large ammount of liquid. It would be compared to water
ballons because of it's structure. In plant cells, the vacoules are much larger than the
vacoules in an animal cell. Vacuoles hold onto things that the cell might need, just like a
backpack.
Mitochondria
The Mitochondria takes the nutrients in the cell then breaks it down then converts that
to energy. The nickname is the "Power house" of the cell because it makes energy. The
mitochondria has 2 membranes with liqiud inside called matrix. They can be compared to
our digestive system because it breaks down molocules. The inner membrane is highly
folded to form structures called cristae. Cells that require a lot of energy to perform their
function will have particularly high numbers of mitochondria.
Ribosomes
The ribosome's function is to build protiens for the cell. The nickname is the 'protien
making factory" because clearly stated it makes protien. The ribosomes are made up of 2
subunits called 60-s (Larger) and 40-s (smaller). It could be compared to a construction
worker because the ribosomes build protien and construction workers build. The
ribosome itself is highly complex, it is made up of dozens of distinct proteins (the exact
number varies a little bit between species) as well as a few specialized molecules known
as ribosomal RNA (rRNA). We can compare ribosomal components of different species,
much as we can compare bones between different mammals, in essence “lining up” the
sequences of the equivalent component to see where they differ.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
The Endoplasmic Reticulum's makes up a network for packing membranes. The
nickname is the "Packing system" because it packs. The endoplasmic reticulum looks
like a flat balloon. It can be compared to a locker because a locker stores stuff and so do
the endoplasmic reticulum. Endoplasmic reticulum transports the substances made
around the cell so that it can be exported. Golgi bodies receive substances from ER for
export.
Golgi Bodies (Apparatus)
The function Golgi Bodies is another type of packing organelle. So the nickname would
be "packing system" because it also packs. The golgi bodies are a series of membranes
that are shaped like pancakes. Golgi bodies can be compared to packages because they
pack stuff just like the golgi bodies. The objective of the GA (Golgi Apparatus) is to take
protein and to add sugar molecules to it, this process is known as glycosylation; it then
forms glycoproteins. During this process of glycosylation the GA modifies the proteins
and formulates so they can produce a specific function.
Lysosomes
The function of a Lysosome is to digest food and to break down the cell when it dies. It's
nickname would then be the "stomach" of the cell because it digests and breaks down.
The lysosomes are made up of 2 membranes with enzymes inside. It can be compaed to
our digestive system because lysosomes digest enzymes. The enzymes are used to
digest many of the organic molecules found in the body. Lysosomes also play a key role
in destroying old organelles within the cell and thus allow them to be replaced with
fresher, more effective ones. Plus another nickname for lysosomes is "suicide bags"
because they kill off the old organelles.
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