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Shrink Tours, Inc. Cellular Guided Tours Plant and Animal Cells Join Us For Amazing Tours Of: Animal Cells Plant Cells The Shrink-O-Matic® makes you the size of a glucose molecule, so you see an actual cell, not those cheap models used by other companies Overview of Tour: On the next few pages you will find: An overview of the various organelles encountered during the tour The function of each organelle A photograph or drawing of each organelle* A joke about each organelle *Not all organelles have a picture (some are camera-shy) (the lysosomes threatened to digest our staff photographer if he took photos of them) The Nucleus: The nucleus stores genetic information and synthesizes DNA and RNA. He’s got the DNA (Do Nothing Attitude), so he makes other organelles do the work. Electron Micrograph Cell Membrane: The Cell Membrane defines the cell boundary and regulates the passage of molecules into and out of the cell. If you’re not sweet, he’ll call for the white blood cells! Ribosomes: Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in cells. When you start to go bald, these are the guys to blame! Endoplasmic Reticulum: The E. R. is responsible for synthesis and/or modification of proteins and other substances. Then they transport these substances by vesicle formation. Also known as Mr. Fix It. Lysosomes:* The Lysosomes* are responsible for digesting complex macromolecules into simpler substances. They also digest other organelles, which helps keep the cell healthy. Keep your distance or he’ll eat you, too! *No pictures of lysosomes are available (our contract with them requires that we keep their names and records anonymous) Golgi Body:* The Golgi Body* processes, packages, and distributes proteins and lipids. Don’t approach him unless you’re postmarked for “out of area”. *Also known as Golgi Complex, Golgi apparatus, and Stack of Pancakes (don’t say that last one to them unless you want to get shipped off to the large intestine) Chloroplasts:* The Chloroplasts use photosynthesis to create food for cells. Wear your sunglasses! *Plant cell tours only Cell Wall:* Supports and protects cell. Like his cousin in China, this guy keeps invaders out! *Plant cell tours only Mitochondria: Mitochondria convert food into energy the cell can use; in other words, they convert one form of energy to another. Has the same function as those cans on the telephone poles. Some other things you might see: Presentation Design: Brady Halligan Software: Microsoft Special Thanks To: Brady Halligan Sources: