Jared T. answered • 07/29/24
Biology tutoring for 9th and 10th grade
Comparing Cell Parts to Food
Cytoplasm: Imagine the cytoplasm as the jelly in a donut. It's the substance that fills the cell and holds all the other organelles in place.
Nuclear envelope: Think of the nuclear envelope as the plastic wrapper around a candy. It protects the nucleus (the candy) and controls what goes in and out.
Chromatin: Imagine chromatin as the uncooked spaghetti noodles inside the candy wrapper (nucleus). It's the loose form of DNA.
Chromosomes: Like cooked spaghetti, chromosomes are tightly packed strands of DNA.
Nucleolus: Picture the nucleolus as a small marble inside the candy wrapper. It's where ribosomes are made.
Ribosomes: Imagine ribosomes as tiny sugar sprinkles on the donut jelly. They build proteins, which are essential for the cell.
Endoplasmic reticulum (ER): Think of the ER as a network of pipes in a chocolate factory. It transports materials around the cell. There are two types: smooth ER (like plain chocolate) and rough ER (like chocolate with nuts), which has ribosomes attached.
Golgi apparatus: Imagine the Golgi apparatus as a post office. It packages and ships proteins and other materials around the cell.
Lysosomes: Think of lysosomes as tiny garbage disposals that break down waste in the cell.
Vacuoles: Imagine vacuoles as water balloons in the jelly. They store water, food, and waste.
Mitochondria: Imagine mitochondria as tiny batteries. They provide energy for the cell.
Chloroplast: This one is for plant cells. Imagine chloroplasts as tiny solar panels. They use sunlight to make food for the plants.
Cytoskeleton: Think of the cytoskeleton as the straws that hold up a donut. It gives the cell shape and support.
Centrioles: Imagine centrioles as tiny hairpins involved in cell division.
