1. The Eukaryotic Cell is like a _________________

2. The Eukaryotic Cell is like a Factory

3. 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

4. Cell Wall (plants only)
The cell wall is like the walls of a factory because they both provide surrounding structure.

5. Cytoplasm
LOCATION: fills interior of cell between cell membrane and nucleus
STRUCTURE: viscous fluid
FUNCTION: provides structure and transport

6. Cytoplasm
The cytoplasm is like the floor of a factory because they both fill the space inside.

7. Cell Membrane LOCATION: outside barrier of cell
STRUCTURE: lipid bi-layer
FUNCTION: allows materials into and out of cell; provides support

8. Cell Membrane
The cell membrane is like the doors and windows of a factory because they both allow things in and out.

9. Cytoskeleton LOCATION: throughout cell
STRUCTURE: network of protein filaments
FUNCTION: provides support and transport; involved in cell movement

10. Cytoskeleton
The cytoskeleton is like the support beams in a factory because they both provide extra support.

11. 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

12. Nucleus
The nucleus is like the main office of a factory because they both control what is happening.

13. 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

14. Mitochondria
The mitochondria are like the power lines in a factory because they both provide energy.

15. 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

16. Chloroplasts (plants only)
The chloroplasts are like solar cells in a factory because they both provide energy from sunlight.

17. 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

18. Ribosomes
The ribosomes are like the machines of a factory because they both make parts.

19. Endoplasmic Reticulum
LOCATION: surrounding nucleus
STRUCTURE: highly folded membrane network
FUNCTION: assembles lipid, protein and other molecules

20. Endoplasmic Reticulum
The endoplasmic reticulum is like the assembly line of a factory because they both put parts together.

21. Golgi Apparatus LOCATION: throughout cell
STRUCTURE: stacks of sac-like membranes
FUNCTION: modify, sort, and package materials form ER for storage or secretion

22. Golgi Apparatus
The Golgi apparatus is like the shipping area of a factory because they both package and ship materials.

23. Vacuoles LOCATION: throughout cell STRUCTURE: Sac-like structure
FUNCTION: storage

24. Vacuoles
The vacuoles are like storage areas in a factory because they both store things.

25. Lysosomes LOCATION: throughout cell
STRUCTURE: small sac-like membranes containing digestive enzymes
FUNCTION: break down waste materials in cell

26. Lysosomes
The lysosomes are like the clean-up crews in a factory because they both get rid of waste.

27. Cell

28. Endoplasmic Reticulum
Cell Factory
Cell Membrane
Cell Wall
Chloroplasts
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Golgi Apparatus
Ribosomes
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Mitochondria
Cytoskeleton
Lysosomes
Vacuole

29. 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