1. Name the parts of a typical animal cell.

cell membrane

The cell membrane is the outer edge of the cell and forms the boundary between the inside of the
cell with all of its organelles and the extracellular matrix. The cell membrane is composed of a
lipid bilayer, and is semi-permeable, which means that only certain molecules are allowed to pass
through the membrane enabling the cell to regulate itself and maintain homeostasis.

nucleus

The nucleus has two main functions: it contains all of the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of the cell,
and it directs the activities of the cell. The primary activities of the cell that are controlled by the
nucleus are growth, division, and protein synthesis.

nucleolus,

The nucleolus is a dynamic membrane-less structure whose primary function is ribosomal RNA
(rRNA) synthesis and ribosome biogenesis.

nuclear membrane

The nuclear membrane is similar to the cell membrane, except that it surrounds the nucleus
within the cell, and performs less of a regulatory function. The nuclear membrane is porous and
allows RNA and proteins to pass in and out of the nucleus.

cytoplasm

The cytosol is a thick, gel-like fluid that fills the space inside of a cell, and in which the organelles
are suspended. It is mainly composed of water, salts, and proteins.

endoplasmic reticulum

Endoplasmic reticulum is composed of interconnected membranous channels called cisternae

and is connected to the nuclear membrane. The endoplasmic reticulum functions in the
transportation and modification of molecules.

Endoplasmic reticulum may be rough or smooth; rough endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes
bound to its surface, and smooth endoplasmic reticulum does not. The rough endoplasmic
reticulum modifies and transports the proteins made by the attached ribosomes for use or further
modification. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum modifies lipids and steroids.

Golgi apparatus

The Golgi apparatus is also made of cisternae that are not interconnected. The Golgi functions in
packaging and shipping. It takes molecules produced by the cell, such as proteins and lipids,
modifies them if necessary, and packs them into vesicles so that they can be shipped around or
outside of the cell.
ribosomes

Ribosomes are organelles made of ribonucleic acid (RNA) and protein and are either attached to
the endoplasmic reticulum or suspended in the cytosol. Ribosomes facilitate protein synthesis.

Mitochondria

Mitochondria are large organelles that have both an inner and outer membrane, as well as their
own mitochondrial DNA. Mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration in cells, where oxygen
and glucose are converted into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which cells use for energy.

Centrioles

Centrosomes contain centrioles; the centrioles are small gatherings of microtubules that help
with cell division during mitosis. The centrosomes organize and synthesize microtubules.

Cytoskeleton

The cytoskeleton is composed of a network of filaments and tubules that allows the organelles of
the cell to remain in place and gives the cell strength and shape. The cytoskeleton can also play a
role in transport within the cell.

Vacuoles

Vacuoles are small storage pockets formed of a single membrane layer containing gas (such as
oxygen or carbon dioxide) or fluid (such as water) found within cells.

vesicles.

Vesicles are similar to vacuoles but are part of the transportation system of the cell. Specialized
vesicles can also be involved in cellular metabolism.

a. Lysosomes

Lysosomes are specialized vesicles in which protein enzymes are contained. The lysosomes
break down macromolecules into their components for further use by the cell.

b. Peroxisomes

Peroxisomes are common in animal cells and perform oxidative digestion.

2. Opposite each, give a part/section of a house which has the same or almost the same
function as the given cellular part.
Provide a brief explanation for such analogy.

Cell Membrane – Door

The cell membrane chooses what to let in or out or the cell, just like how the door lets certain
things in and out of the house.

Nucleus – Parents

The nucleus is the brain of the cell and is the main decisionmaker, similar to how our parents
control all of the decisions inside the house.

Cytoplasm – Air

The cytoplasm fills the spaces of the organelles inside the cell just like how the air in our house
sorrounds every corner and space inside.

Mitochondria – Electricity Powerbox

The mitochondiria provides all the energy needed by the cel and its organellesl similar to how the
electricity powerbox supplies energy to al appliances of the house.

Ribosomes – Kitchen

Ribosomes create proteins for the cell, similar to the kitchen where we can get provided with the
food we need to survive.

Endoplasmic reticulum – Pipes

The endoplasmic reticulum is a maze of passageways throughout the cell, just like how the pipes
in our house let heat and water to travel through.

Vacuoles – Refrigerator

The vacuole works as a storage for food and water of the cell, similar to how the refrigerator
stores and preserves our food and water in the house.

Vesicle – Car

The vesicles transport different chemicals to the different organelles in the cell similar to how we
use cars for transportation.

Cytoskeleton – Frame
Both the cell’s cytoskeleton and the house’s frame, protect and maintain the shape of their
structures and the objects inside them.

Lysosome – Trash Can

The lysosome gathers the waste products of the cell to be disposed of, similar to how the trash
can is used to discard garbage.

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