Cells Parts And Functions

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Cell

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A cell is the smallest unit of life that contains all functions of life. The cell structures are called organelles. They are too small too see without a microscope. They are all different sizes and shapes, but they contain the same properties. And atoms make up cells, not the other way around. Think of a cell as a school.

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Cell Wall

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A cell wall encloses the cell. It is ridged and gives the cell shape and support. The cell wall lets H2O and other liquids to pass. All plants have a cell wall, but only some bacteria do. Think of it as the walls of the school, because the walls of the school help give support to the building.

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Cell Membrane

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The cell membrane allows things to come in and out of the cell. Things like water, food, and waste. The cell membrane protects the outer covering of an animal cell. You could compare it to the security officer in your school because he/she lets things come in and out of the school building.

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Cytoplasm

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Cytoplasm is a jelly like material. It controls the life of the cell. Cytoplasm constantly moves in the cell. It also has a cytoskeleton. Another way of thinking about it is comparing it to the hallways or empty space in a school.

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Nucleus

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The nucleus directs and operates the cell. It also gives information to other organelles. It is the brain of the cell. Think of it as the principle of your school.

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Nucleolus

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The nucleus also contains a nucleolus. It is the brain of the brain. You could think of this as the brain of your principle.

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Vacuole

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A vacuole is space for storage of material. It can store water, waste, food, and other cellular materials. A synonym for this would be the school lockers. Because the lockers help store the kids things.

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Chloroplast

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Chloroplast is the food-maker of the cell. It also contains a green pigment called chlorophyll.

Sunlight + CO2 + H2O -> Glucose + Oxygen Think of this as the solar panels of the school, because the solar panels use the sun to generate energy.

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Mitochondria

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The Mitochondria releases stored energy, it breaks down food into water and carbon dioxide. Its is also found in large amounts of muscle cells. You could think of this as the sports programs at your school, because it gives energy to the students.

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Endoplasmic Reticulum ( ER ) Rough

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Endoplasmic Reticulum/Rough- ER rough makes proteins from attached ribosomes, think of it like the upper grades.

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Endoplasmic Reticulum ( ER ) Smooth

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Endoplasmic Reticulum/ Smooth: ER smooth processes substances that store energy. It has folded membranes, and takes up space. Think of it as the lower grades.

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Ribosomes

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Ribosomes makesproteins for cell use, some float freely in the cytoplasm, some attach to ER.They are produced in the nucleus. You could think of this as the school cafeteria, because the cafeteria gives protein to the students.

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Golgi Body

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Golgi Body are stacked and flattened membranes. They sort the proteins and then they deliver them to areas inside the cell. Some carry substances to the outside of cell. Think of it as the school bus. Because the bus take kids to and from school.

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Lysosomes contain digestive chemicals. It also breaks down food, waste and worn out cells. think of these as the teachers of the school. This is because the teachers break down complex ideas for students to understand.