- Shipping/Receiving Department: Cell Membrane; Controls what enters and exits the cell.
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Nucleus; Contains DNA and controls cell activities.
- Factory Floor: Cytoplasm; Gel-like substance where organelles are located and cellular processes occur.
- Assembly Line (where workers do their work): Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER); Synthesizes and transports proteins and lipids.
- Workers in the assembly line: Ribosomes; Synthesize proteins by translating mRNA.
- Finishing/Packaging Department: Golgi Apparatus; Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for transport.
- Maintenance Crew: Lysosomes; Break down waste materials and cellular debris.
- Support Beams (walls, ceilings, floors): Cytoskeleton; Provides structural support and facilitates cell movement.
- Power Plant: Mitochondria; Produces energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cell factory worksheet answer key.
