University:
Texas A&M University
Course:
BIOL 111 | Introductory Biology I
Academic year:

2020
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381

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1
Author:

lankstoetp14

Cell Structure and Function Making Comparisons Student Name: ___________________________ Teacher: ________________________________ Date: ___________ If A Cell Were A City… The important parts of a city can be compared to organelles and the jobs they perform within a cell. Read the short description of each organelle and then determine the best match. _ _I__ 1. Nucleus – directs activity within the cell. __D__ 2. Mitochondria – the primary energy producers in cells. __G__ 3. Endoplasmic Reticulum – a folded membrane that allows for the passage of materials throughout the cell. __A__ 4. Cell Membrane – the protective layer that surrounds the cell. __C__ 5. Lysosomes – recycle the cell’s organic material and break down large molecules. __H__ 6. Vacuoles – store food, water, and waste materials. __E__ 7. Golgi Apparatus – packages and moves proteins to different parts of the cell. __F__ 8. Ribosomes – synthesize proteins that are essential to cell survival. __B__ 9. Cytoplasm – gel-like material that supports and protects the cell’s organelles. A. B. C. D. E. City Limits Police Department Garbage Collector Power Plant Post Office F. The People G. City Streets H. Warehouse I. City Hall S-1