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Cell Analogy

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

SOCCER STADIUM

THE CELL
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CELL MEMBRANE

THE POLICE OFFICERS
The cell membrane is the part of the cell that allows things in and out of the cell. Police officers do the same thing by allowing those with a ticket in and out of the stadium.
Photo by Thomas Hawk

RIBOSOME

THE FACILITY THAT CLEANS THE STADIUM
Ribosome is the maker of proteins that helps fix and rebuild the cell. The cleaning facility fixes up the stadium by using custodians to sweep and get rid of trash.
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MITOCHONDRIA

THE FANS
The mitochondria creates the energy for a cell to run. Likewise the fans in a stadium create a vibe or energy that makes the whole stadium run.

DNA

THE RULE BOOK
DNA is the part of a cell that contains its genetic information and structure. Likewise the rule book contains the information and structure of the game/stadium.
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CYTOPLASM

THE SEATS
Cytoplasm is the part of the cell that holds all of the organelles. This is like the seats in a stadium that hold all of the people.
Photo by Peter Feghali

VACUOLE

THE SNACK VENDERS
The vacuole contains all the water and proteins the cell needs. Snack venders do the same thing by holding all the food and refreshments that the stadium needs.
Photo by sk8geek

NUCLEUS

REFEREES
The nucleus is the part of the cell that controls the cell. Likewise the referees control the game and how it’s played.
Photo by Jeff Self