(Science 7th grade) Organelles, their functions, and real life

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1. Cell 4. Cytoplasm
Membrane

protects cell from environment, lets things in holds organelles in plants

and out (Ex. Bottle water- keeps water inside and
(Ex. House- protects everything inside) allows water to move
2. Cell Wall 5. Endoplasmic
Reticulum

proteins packaged for transport in cell

(Ex. UPS Truck- packages and ships)

supports the cell, protects from environment 6. Golgi

(Ex. Fence- protect yard and house apparatus

3. Chloroplast

package and ships proteins

(Ex. Delivery truck guy-delivery guy came to
get chicken, eggs, and milk, etc. and transport
them to the market.)
converts sunlight into glucose (sugar)
(Ex. Windmill- turns in the wind generate
power)
7. Lysosome 11. Vacuole

digestion and trash removal

(Ex. Stomach- breaks down things we eat)
8. Mitochondria food and water storage tank

(Ex. Refrigerator- stores food and water)

powerhouse of the cell- converts energy into

sugar
(Ex. Battery- where energy comes from)
9. Nucleus

control center of cell- contains DNA

(Ex. Parents- control all house parts)
10. Ribosomes

make proteins
(Ex. Cow- where proteins come from)