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Organelles in a Cell
Name of Organelle
What it does
What it’s like (Job Description)
Cell Membrane
the flexible layer that controls A security officer limits who
what enters and exits the cell. can enter or leave the building
he guards.
Cytoplasm
a gel-like fluid that supports
all the organelles, keeping
them in place
Mitochondria
the organelle that breaks
A battery converts chemical
down food to generate energy energy to electrical energy to
for the cell
power electronic devices
Nucleus
the organelle containing DNA
that controls the functions of
the cell
A director controls where the
actors go and what they say
during each scene.
Vacuole
the part of the cell that stores
food, water and waste
A warehouse is a place where
items are stored until they are
needed.
Ribosomes
Makes protein for the cell
Cafeteria workers make
protein and food for people to
eat.
Endoplasmic Reticulum Materials can be processed
and moved around the inside
of the cell.
Packing peanuts support the
contents in a box so they do
not shift during shipping.
UPS man delivers the
packages we ordered.
Golgi Body
Sorts and package proteins
Post Office sorts our mail to
and other goods for use in the be delivered.
cell.
Lysosome
Breaks down waste in a cell.
Garbage Collector takes our
trash and breaks it down.
Cell Wall
Added layer of structural
support and protection in
plant cells
A bodyguard adds extra
protection to the person he
guards
Chloroplast
the part of a plant cell that
A cook uses specific
uses energy from the sun to ingredients
create food for the cell
to create entrees for people
to eat.
Cell Organelles
Cell Membrane:
What it does: the flexible layer that controls what enters and exits the cell.
Job Description: A security officer limits who can enter or leave the building he guards.
Cytoplasm:
What it does: a gel-like fluid that supports all the organelles, keeping them in place
Job Description: packaging department
Packing peanuts support the contents in a box so they do not shift during shipping.
Mitochondria:
What it does: the organelle that breaks down food to generate energy for the cell
Job Description: energy production
A battery converts chemical energy to electrical energy to power electronic devices.
Nucleus:
What it does: the organelle containing DNA that controls the functions of the cell
Job Description: director of operations
A director controls where the actors go and what they say during each scene.
Vacuole:
What it does: the part of the cell that stores food, water and waste
Job Description: warehouse manager
A warehouse is a place where items are stored until they are needed.
Ribosomes:
What it does: Makes protein for the cell
Job Description: Cafeteria workers make protein and food for people to eat.
Endoplasmic Reticulum:
What it does: Materials can be processed and moved around the inside of the cell.
Job Description: UPS man delivers the packages we ordered.
Golgi Body:
What it does: Sorts and package proteins and other goods for use in the cell.
Job Description: Post Office sorts our mail to be delivered.
Lysosome:
What it does: Breaks down waste in a cell.
Job Description: Garbage Collector takes our trash and breaks it down.