practice: cell analogy
read the example analogy below and label which underlined words match the different organelles listed. then,
in the space at the bottom of the page, create your own cell analogy!

there is a building in the middle of town designed for making donuts. in the building are special ovens where
these donuts are made. in the center of the building is an office where the bakers keep all of the recipes for
making the donuts. within the office there is a small workspace where the special oven parts are designed and
assembled.

outside of the office is a conveyor belt which is used to move the baking sheets, pieces of the oven, and other
necessary things to the ovens. there are many generators that provide the energy to power the ovens so that
they can bake donuts all day. once the donuts are made, they are sent to the decorating station to be iced,
sprinkled, and packaged up for delivery. rolling carts are used to move the donuts from place to place, and
eventually to the delivery trucks lined up along the back wall of the building to take them out into the town.

if any of the donuts get damaged in the process, they get placed in the break room where hungry employees will
destroy them on their breaks.

part 1: match the parts of the building (underlined) with the parts of the cell listed below.
1. ribosomes: __________ 6. golgi apparatus: __________
2. nucleus: __________ 7. nucleolus: __________
3. cell membrane: __________ 8. protein: __________
4. mitochondria: __________ 9. vesicles: __________
5. lysosomes: __________ 10. endoplasmic reticulum: __________

part 2: in the space provided, come up with your own cell analogy. start off by listing what each part of the
cell will be in your analogy (like we did in part 1) and then write your mini-story.

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practice: cell analogy
read the example analogy below and label which underlined words match the different organelles listed. then,
in the space at the bottom of the page, create your own cell analogy!

there is a building in the middle of town designed for making donuts. in the building are special ovens where
these donuts are made. in the center of the building is an office where the bakers keep all of the recipes for
making the donuts. within the office there is a small workspace where the special oven parts are designed and
assembled.

outside of the office is a conveyor belt which is used to move the baking sheets, pieces of the oven, and other
necessary things to the ovens. there are many generators that provide the energy to power the ovens so that
they can bake donuts all day. once the donuts are made, they are sent to the decorating station to be iced,
sprinkled, and packaged up for delivery. rolling carts are used to move the donuts from place to place, and
eventually to the delivery trucks lined up along the back wall of the building to take them out into the town.

if any of the donuts get damaged in the process, they get placed in the break room where hungry employees will
destroy them on their breaks.

part 1: match the parts of the building (underlined) with the parts of the cell listed below.
1. ribosomes: __________  6. golgi apparatus: __________
2. nucleus: __________    7. nucleolus: __________
3. cell membrane: __________  8. protein: __________
4. mitochondria: __________  9. vesicles: __________
5. lysosomes: __________  10. endoplasmic reticulum: __________

part 2: in the space provided, come up with your own cell analogy. start off by listing what each part of the
cell will be in your analogy (like we did in part 1) and then write your mini-story.

Accepted Answer

### Part 1: Matching the Parts (Corrections and Completions)
To solve this, we use the function of each cell organelle and match it to the building part:

1. **Ribosomes**: Ovens (Ribosomes make proteins; ovens make donuts)
2. **Nucleus**: Office (Nucleus holds DNA/instructions; office holds donut recipes)
3. **Cell Membrane**: Back wall (Cell membrane controls what enters/exits; back wall is the building’s outer boundary for delivery)
4. **Mitochondria**: Generators (Mitochondria produce energy; generators power ovens)
5. **Lysosomes**: Break room (Lysosomes break down waste; break room “destroys” damaged donuts)
6. **Golgi Apparatus**: Decorating station (Golgi modifies/packages proteins; decorating station modifies/packages donuts)
7. **Nucleolus**: Workspace (Nucleolus makes ribosome parts; workspace designs oven parts)
8. **Protein**: Donuts (Proteins are the product of ribosomes; donuts are the product of ovens)
9. **Vesicles**: Rolling carts (Vesicles transport materials; rolling carts move donuts)
10. **Endoplasmic Reticulum**: Conveyor belt (ER transports materials; conveyor belt moves baking sheets/parts)

### Part 2: Creating a Cell Analogy (Example)
#### Step 1: Define Organelle → Analogy Part
- Cell: A **school** (the entire system)
- Cell Membrane: School gates (controls entry/exit)
- Nucleus: Principal’s office (holds “instructions” for school operations)
- Nucleolus: Principal’s desk (where “plans” for school activities are made)
- Ribosomes: Classrooms (where students “produce” knowledge/skills)
- Endoplasmic Reticulum: Hallways (transport students/books)
- Golgi Apparatus: Library (organizes/“packages” resources for distribution)
- Mitochondria: Cafeteria (provides energy (food) for students/staff)
- Lysosomes: Janitor’s closet (breaks down waste/cleans)
- Vesicles: Backpacks (transport books/papers)
- Protein: Knowledge (product of ribosomes/classrooms)

#### Step 2: Write the Mini - Story
*“The school (cell) is a busy place! The school gates (cell membrane) let students in and out. Inside, the principal’s office (nucleus) holds all the school’s plans. At the principal’s desk (nucleolus), the daily schedules are created. Classrooms (ribosomes) are where students learn and “make” knowledge (protein). Hallways (endoplasmic reticulum) carry students and books between rooms. The library (Golgi apparatus) organizes textbooks and resources to give to students. The cafeteria (mitochondria) serves food to give everyone energy. Janitors use the janitor’s closet (lysosomes) to clean up trash. Students use backpacks (vesicles) to carry their work from class to class. Together, all parts keep the school (cell) running smoothly!”*

### Final Answers (Part 1 Corrected)
1. Ribosomes: $\boldsymbol{	ext{Ovens}}$
2. Nucleus: $\boldsymbol{	ext{Office}}$
3. Cell Membrane: $\boldsymbol{	ext{Back wall}}$
4. Mitochondria: $\boldsymbol{	ext{Generators}}$
5. Lysosomes: $\boldsymbol{	ext{Break room}}$
6. Golgi Apparatus: $\boldsymbol{	ext{Decorating station}}$
7. Nucleolus: $\boldsymbol{	ext{Workspace}}$
8. Protein: $\boldsymbol{	ext{Donuts}}$
9. Vesicles: $\boldsymbol{	ext{Rolling carts}}$
10. Endoplasmic Reticulum: $\boldsymbol{	ext{Conveyor belt}}$

(Part 2: Use the example above or create your own with the same structure!)

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Explanation:

Part 1: Matching the Parts (Corrections and Completions)

Part 2: Creating a Cell Analogy (Example)

Step 1: Define Organelle → Analogy Part

Step 2: Write the Mini - Story

Final Answers (Part 1 Corrected)

Answer:

Part 1: Matching the Parts (Corrections and Completions)

Part 2: Creating a Cell Analogy (Example)

Step 1: Define Organelle → Analogy Part

Step 2: Write the Mini - Story

Final Answers (Part 1 Corrected)