CELLS : COMPUTERS

NUCLEUS : CPU

• Nucleus: cell's "brain"
• Nucleus receives inputs; controls cell
• CPU: computer's "brain"
• CPU receives and processes data

NUCLEAR MEMBRANE : RAM

• Nuclear membrane: buffer
• Allows things in/out of nucleus
• RAM: buffer for CPU
• Holds data before allowing into CPU

CELL WALL : CASE

• Cell wall: contains cell
• Holds shape, gives support/protection
• Case: contains Computer
• Keeps components safe, holds shape

CELL MEMBRANE : AIR

• Cell membrane: homeostasis
• Air in case: keeps parts cool

ER : WIRES/CABLES

• Endoplasmic reticulum:
• Internal cell transport
• Wires/cables:
• Power/data through computer

GOLGI : I/O PANEL

• Golgi apparatus:
• Transport proteins out of cell
• I/O panel :
• Transport data outside computer

MITOCHONDRIA : PSU

• Mitochondria:
• Supplies power to cell
• Power Supply Unit:
• Supplies power to computer

LYSOSOMES : PSU CORD

• Lysosomes:
• Turn food to smaller molecules
• PSU cord:
• Turn lots of power to small amounts

WHY COMPUTER METAPHOR?

• Cell and computer:
• Complicated system
• Dependent components
• Everything must work together
• Similar components

PHOTO CREDIT

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• Haiku Deck stock photo library