Plant and Animal Cell Analogy

These flashcards cover analogies comparing cell structures to parts of a house, illustrating their functions and importance.

What does the plant cell analogy compare to a house?

A plant cell is like a house.

What function does the cell membrane serve in the house analogy?

The cell membrane is like the doors and walls.

What is the function of the cell wall in the house analogy?

The cell wall is like the outer layer of the house.

In the house analogy, what is the nucleus compared to?

The nucleus is like the main electric panel.

What does the nucleolus represent in the house analogy?

The nucleolus is like the desk inside an office inside a house.

What do DNA/Chromosomes represent in the house analogy?

DNA/Chromosomes are like the blueprints to a house.

What does the endoplasmic reticulum correspond to in a house?

The endoplasmic reticulum is like the hallways in a house.

How is the ribosome represented in a house analogy?

The ribosome is like a kitchen in a house.

What does the golgi apparatus represent in the analogy?

The golgi apparatus is like the pantry in the house.

What do chloroplasts represent in the house analogy?

Chloroplasts are like solar panels on top of the house.

What is compared to a furnace in a house?

The mitochondria is like a furnace in a house.

In the house analogy, what does the cytoplasm represent?

The cytoplasm is like a living room.

How is the cytoskeleton represented in the house analogy?

The cytoskeleton is like the framework in a house.

What does the vacuole represent in the house analogy?

The vacuole is like a cupboard.