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Organelle Name Organelle Function Analogous Structure Analogy Explanation

a) Cell Membrane A cell membrane, which is a semipermeable phospholipid bilayer, This is where the
surrounds all cells. The cell membrane regulates which substances Entrance and Exit of the passengers enter and exit
enter and exit the cell and also separates the cell's interior from its Airport. upon boarding and landing.
external environment.
b) Cytoplasm The cytoplasm is a jelly-like substance that fills the cell's interior
space. It's mostly water, but it also has salts, enzymes, and other The roof and the floor of
organic molecules. The cytoplasm surrounds and protects the cell's Roof and Floor of the Airport. the protects and support
organelles and is the site of many cellular processes (such as protein the airport.
synthesis and glycolysis).
c) Nucleus The nucleus is the cell's main controller and contains all of the genetic
information. Normally, a cell has a single nucleus that contains all of The Airport Manager
its DNA molecules; however, some cells (such as skeletal muscle cells) The Airport Manager facilitates all sectors of the
have multiple nuclei. The nucleus helps to protect the DNA of the cell airport.
while managing all other cellular activities such as cell division,
growth, protein production, and cell death.
d) Golgi Apparatus When newly synthesized substances leave the ER, they are directed The Airport Cashiers are
to the Golgi apparatus. This is a collection of flattened, membrane- The Airport’s Cashiers the ones who receives our
bound sacs that transport substances to the outer cell membrane, tickets before boarding.
where they either become part of the lipid bilayer or exit the cell.
e) Nucleolus The nucleolus is considered as the brain of the nucleus, covering The Owner of the Airport The Owner of the airport
nearly 25% volume of the nucleus. owns the whole facility.
f) Nuclear A nuclear membrane is a double membrane that surrounds the The Pilot and FA’s place are
Membrane nucleus of a cell. Its purpose is to keep the chromosomes separate The Crew’s Area separated from the
from the rest of the cell. passengers and airport
workers.
g) Mitochondria Cells require energy to power their biochemical reactions, and
mitochondria provide the majority of that energy. Mitochondria are Bagging Area The Baggage Area is where
the sites of respiration and the cellular "powerhouses," pumping out we store our luggage
energy that is then stored in ATP (adenosine triphosphate). before boarding.
h) Ribosomes The blueprints for all of the proteins produced by a cell are also
contained in the DNA molecules housed in the nucleus. Ribosomes, Flight Information Display This is where all the flight
which are the site of protein production in plant and animal cells, read System details are posted.
and interpret these blueprints.
i) Endoplasmic The endoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranes inside the cell They are the one who plans
Reticulum that processes and transports new materials. Endoplasmic reticulum Flight Planning Services the available flights and
is classified into two types: rough ER and smooth ER. how passengers could
transport.
j) Lysosome Lysosomes are small, spherical organelles loaded with digestive The Scanning or the X-ray
enzymes. Their primary function is to degrade and recycle unwanted Scanning/ X-ray Area of our luggage area is
cell material, such as old cell parts or invading bacteria and viruses. where the unnecessary
Lysosomes are also involved in apoptosis (AKA programmed cell materials we bring as per
death). entering the premises of
the airport are confiscated.
k) Vacuole The vacuole is a very large organelle that can occupy up to 90% of the Overhead compartments This is where we store our
interior space of plant cells. One of its key functions is storage. luggage on the airplane
itself.