Cells By: Aspen Pennington

Nucleus A nucleus is like the CPU of a computer because, like the nucleus, the CPU controls everything the computer does.

Cell Membrane A cell membrane is like a USB port because, like the cell membrane, the USB port controls what devices go into and out of the computer.

Cell Wall A cell wall is the like the case of a computer because, like the cell wall, the case gives the computer structure and support.

Endoplasmic Reticulum The ER is like the cables of a computer because, like the ER, the cables send information and supplies around.

Golgi Apparatus The golgi apparatus is like the RAM of a computer because, like the golgi apparatus, the RAM stores and runs processes, sending things to different parts of the computer.

Mitochondrion The mitochondrion is like the power supply of a computer because, like the mitochondrion, the power supply converts and produces energy for the computer.

Vacuole The vacuole is like the hard drive of a computer because, like the vacuole, the hard drive stores memory, information, and other files for later use.

Ribosome The ribosome is like the cache of a computer because, like the ribosome, the cache combines data together for the purpose of making information.