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Cells
Science stuff.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Organelle Analogy: Human organs | A miniscule cell structure with its own function. |
| Cell wall Analogy: Concrete wall | A protective layer around the cells of living organisms, but just plants. |
| Cell membrane Analogy: Gates | A barrier that surrounds a cell and decides which substances get in/out of the cell. |
| Cytoplasm Analogy: Gel/cream | The thick fluid part of a cell that is inside/between the membrane (and nucleus). |
| Nucleus Analogy: The brain | A large organelle in a cell that has the cell´s genetic material in the form of DNA. It controls the cell´s movements. |
| Mitochondria Analogy: Gas purifier | Rod-shaped organelles that changes food molecules into energy in order to fuel the cell. |
| Chloroplast Analogy: Photosynthesis | An organelle in the cells of some organisms that use sunlight to fuel the cells in plants of course. |
| Vacuole Analogy: The stomach and intestines | A sac-like organelle that stores fuel such as food, water, etc. |
| Endoplasmic Reticulum Analogy: Machine batteries for protein bars | The part in a cell that helps the ribosomes create protein and other good stuff. |
| Ribosomes Analogy: Protein bars | The part of the cells that create protein. |
| Lysosomes Analogy: Stomach acid | The part of the cell that breaks down food and dead cell parts. |
| Golgi Apparatus Analogy: Gas lines | The part of a cell that sends fuel throughout the cell. |
| Prokaryote Analogy: Bacteria | Single-celled organism, a small piece of life. |
| Eukaryote Analogy: Humans | Multi-celled organism, a giant piece of life. |
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Nicholas Cristea
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