Cell Organelles & Analogies

What does a vacuole do?

• Stores food, water and waste for the cell
• Creates energy for the cell
• controls the cell and contains DNA
• creates and carries messages for the cell

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A vacuole in the cell is like the ______ in a car.

• Gas tank
• Motor
• Onboard Computer
• Dashboard

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What does the mitochondria do?

• Stores food, water and waste for the cell
• creates energy for the cell
• controls the cell and contains DNA
• creates and carries messages for the cell

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A mitochondria in a cell is like the ______ in a car.

• Gas tank
• Motor
• Onboard Computer
• Dashboard

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What does the nucleus do?

• Stores food, water and waste for the cell
• Creates energy for the cell
• Controls the cell and contains DNA
• Creates and carries messages for the cell

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A nucleus in a cell is like the _________ in a car.

• Gas tank
• Motor
• Onboard Computer
• Dashboard

What does the ribosome do?

• Stores food, water and waste for the cell
• Creates energy for the cell
• Controls the cell and contains DNA
• Created and carries messages for the cell

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A ribosome in a cell is like the ______ in a car.

• Gas tank
• Motor
• Onboard Computer
• Dashboard

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What does the cell membrane do?

• Holds the cell together and controls what goes in and out. 
• Gives the plant cell extra strength and protection
• Protects the organelles and gives the shape to the cell
• Gives the plant cell sugar from water and carbon dioxide

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A cell membrane in a cell is like the _______ in a car

• Doors and Windows
• Body Shell
• Interior
• Pistons

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