Edible Cell
|
Cell Part |
Food item |
Function |
|
Vacuole |
Frosting |
Store food |
|
Cell membrane |
licorish |
Protects the inner part of the cell |
|
RER |
crazy licorish |
production and export of proteins |
|
Cell wall |
colored frosting |
structural support and protection |
|
Centrosome |
colored sprinkles |
produces microtubules |
|
Microfilaments |
melted choco |
Helps in cell movement |
|
Nucleolus |
icing |
production and assembly of ribosomal components |
|
Chloroplast |
mike n’ ikes |
Chloroplasts absorb sunlight and use it in conjunction with water |
|
Nucleus – |
chocolate |
control center |
|
peroxisomes |
nerds |
breaks down fatty acid |
|
lysosome |
nerds |
break down waste |
|
mitochondrion |
Mike n’ ikes |
takes in nutrients |
|
golgi |
icing |
receives proteins |
|
Smooth ER |
icing |
produces lipids and steroids |
|
cytosol |
wafers |
“home” |
|
Secretory vesicles |
nerd |
deliver particles within the cell |
