Question

write the letter of the matching function with each organelle. not all of the answers will be used. 1. ___ nucleus a. converts sunlight, water & carbon dioxide into sugar 2. _ mitochondria b. allows molecules to pass into and out of a cell 3. _ ribosome c. controls cellular activity 4. _ chloroplast d. packages proteins to be transported out of the cell 5. ___ cell membrane e. converts food into usable energy for the cell f. makes proteins g. makes proteins and carbohydrates i 6. a. choose one of the following organelles: nucleus, mitochondria, or ribosome. write an analogy for that organelle based on something/someone in juarez high school.

Explanation:

1. The nucleus controls cellular activity, similar to a principal controlling a school. So for nucleus, the function is C.
2. Mitochondria convert food into usable energy for the cell, like a cafeteria providing energy - giving food to students. So for mitochondria, the function is E.
3. Ribosomes make proteins, similar to a factory making products. So for ribosome, the function is F.
4. Chloroplasts convert sunlight, water & carbon dioxide into sugar, so the function is A.
5. The cell - membrane allows molecules to pass into and out of a cell, like a security guard controlling who enters and exits a building. So for cell membrane, the function is B.
6. For example, if we choose the nucleus, it can be compared to the principal of Juarez High School as the principal controls the overall operations and activities of the school just as the nucleus controls cellular activity.

Answer:

1. C
2. E
3. F
4. A
5. B
6. If choosing nucleus: The nucleus is like the principal of Juarez High School as it controls cellular activity just as the principal controls school - wide activities.