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Cell Organelles
9/8/09
Lord of the Rings and the Cell
In order to help remember the parts of the cell we will try to compare the parts of the cell to the characters in the Lord of the Rings.
Cell Membrane
Can someone explain to me how the Cell Membrane works? And its form?
Cell Membrane = Helm’s Deep Semi permeable Phospholipid Bilayer Polar, hydrophilic head 2 Non-polar hydrophobic tails Protects the cell, allows for internal structure
Cell Membrane = Helm’s Deep
Cell membrane protects the inside of the cell Helm’s Deep protects the people of Rohan Cell membrane has two layers Helm’s Deep has two main walls
Nucleolus = The Ring
A mass of RNA, DNA, and Proteins to eventually form ribosomes.
Aids in Cell Division
Nucleolus = The Ring
Nucleolus is the center of the nucleus and the cell.
The Ring is focus and center of the Lord of the Ring and the key to Mordors power.
Nucleolus aids in Cell Division
The Ring divides and separates all good people.
Nucleus = Frodo Baggins
Holds the genetic information Chromosomes Genes
Center of the cell The Nucleolus is within.
Nucleus = Frodo Baggins
Nucleus holds genetic information
Frodo holds the key to everything (ring)
Nucleus is the center of the cell and holds the Nucleolus
Frodo is the main character and holds the burden of carrying the ring
Nuclear Membrane = The Fellowship
Porous, similar to cell membrane Separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm Regulates passage of molecules to the
Nucleus
Nuclear Membrane = The Fellowship
Nuclear Membrane protects and regulates passage of molecules to the Nucleus
The Fellowship protects Frodo from evil
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) = Gollum
Ribomsomes are attached to it, which makes it look rough
Moves proteins throughout the cell
Rough ER = Gollum
Rough ER looks “Rough” because ribosomes are attached
Gollum looks “Rough” (UGLY)
Rough ER moves proteins throughout the Cell
Gollum helps transport Frodo and Sam to Mordor
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum = Samwise Gamgee
Lacks attached Ribosomes Makes lipids Breaks down toxic substances
Smooth ER = Samwise Gamgee
Smooth ER looks smooth due to lack of ribosomes
Samwise looks better than Gollum
Smooth ER makes lipids Samwise makes Frodo food Smooth ER breaks down
toxic substances Samwise tries to kill Gollum
and defend Frodo
Ribosome = Legolas and the Elves
Makes proteins Assemble and fix things that get broken
Ribosome = Legolas and the Elves
Ribosomes make proteins
The Elves make arrows Ribosomes fix things in
the cell that are broken The Elves try to help fix
Man’s mistake of trying to keep the ring.
Centriole = Gimli (Dwarf)
Shape of a short barrel Assemble proteins to pull Nucleus apart in
cell division
Centriole = Gimli (Dwarf)
Both the Centriole and Gimli have the shape of a short barrel
Centriole assembles proteins to pull Nucleus apart during cell division
Gimli and the dwarves make axes that split Orcs in half during a battle.
Mitochondria = Aragorn
Powerhouse of the Cell Creates Energy for the cell in the form of ATP
Mitochondria = Aragorn
Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell and makes energy in the form of ATP
Aragorn is the best warrior with the sword and never tires in his fight to protect the ring
Golgi Complex = Rivendell
Packaging and Distribution center of the Cell Stores products made until used or released Polishes up product before it is released
Golgi Complex = Rivendell Golgi Complex is the packaging and distribution center of the cell Rivendell is the home of Elves Golgi Complex stores and polishes up products before they are
released Rivendell houses Frodo until his wounds are healed.
Cytoplasm = All the small roles
The insides of the cell Organelles are found in the cytoplasm Full of different compounds
Cytoplasm = All the small roles
Cytoplasm is inside the cell and organelles are found there.
All the small roles are the people who are not main characters but play a small role in the Lord of the Rings
Lysosome = Orcs
Destructors Digest and Breakdown (digestive enzymes)
proteins, lipids, carbs., nucleic acids
Lysosome = Orcs
Lysosome digest and breakdown used materials of the cell.
Orcs destroy and destruct anything that stands in their path.
Vacuole = Horses (Shadowfax)
Transport vehicles Storage of water and other materials for the
cell.
Vacuole = Horses (Shadowfax)
Vacuoles are transport vehicles and storage.
Shadowfax and the horses transport Gandalf and the humans in battle.
Chloroplasts (Plant) = Gandalf
Use light energy to make Carbs. from CO2 and H2O
Carbs. Become food and energy for the plant Plant appears green
Chloroplasts (Plant) = Gandalf
Chloroplasts use light energy to make food for the plant.
Gandalf is the energy and the magic of good. He represents the light as Gandalf the White.
Cell Wall (Plants) = Gate of Mordor
Thick wall of Carbs, Proteins, and Cellulose Support and maintain cells shape Connects cell with adjacent cells Doesn’t restrict substances from passing
through the cell membrane
Cell Wall (Plants) = Gate of Mordor
The Cell Wall is thick The Black gate of Mordor is a huge thick wall