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Complete the table below. Decide which institution you will use to compare the cell organelles. You may choose a school building, a factory, or a city.

For example, if you choose a school, then the nucleus of a school would be the principal and the justification would be because the principal is in control and command of the daily operation just like the nucleus is in control of the operation of the cell.
If you choose a city, then the electrical power plant would be the mitochondria and the justification would be because the power plant is responsible for providing energy to all parts of the city just like a power plant provides energy to all parts of the cell.
Remember if you choose an animal cell, then there are 3 of the organelles that you should not include because they only occur in plants.

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a factory (see the explanation below)

explanation :

Cell Organelle Corresponding Component in a Factory Justification

Nucleus CEO/Manager The nucleus, like a CEO or manager, controls and regulates the activities of the cell, just as a CEO or manager oversees and directs the operations of a factory.

Cytoplasm Factory Floor The cytoplasm, like a factory floor, is a gel-like substance that fills the cell and provides a medium for cellular processes, similar to how the factory floor is the physical space where production and assembly take place.

Cell Membrane Perimeter Fencing/Security Checkpoint The cell membrane, like perimeter fencing or a security checkpoint, surrounds and protects the cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell, similar to how a fence or security checkpoint controls access to a factory.

Mitochondria Power Generator Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, responsible for generating energy in the form of ATP. Similarly, a power generator in a factory provides electricity to power various machinery and equipment throughout the facility.

Endoplasmic Reticulum Assembly Line T

he endoplasmic reticulum, with its complex network of membranes, acts as an assembly line in the cell, involved in the synthesis, modification, and transport of proteins and lipids. This is similar to how an assembly line in a factory is responsible for the step-by-step production and modification of goods.

Golgi Apparatus Packaging and Shipping Department The Golgi apparatus, like a packaging and shipping department in a factory, receives, modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for distribution within or outside the cell, similar to how the packaging and shipping department prepares products for distribution.

Centrioles (if applicable) Machinery and Equipment Centrioles are involved in cell division and play a role in organizing the spindle fibers. They can be compared to machinery and equipment in a factory that aid in specific tasks related to production and manufacturing.

Cytoskeleton (if applicable) Structural Framework The cytoskeleton, made up of microfilaments, microtubules, and intermediate filaments, provides structural support to the cell, maintains its shape, and enables cellular movement. This can be likened to the structural framework in a factory that supports the building's integrity and allows for the movement of materials and workers.

Please note that some animal cell organelles like chloroplasts and cell walls are specific to plant cells and are not included in this comparison

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