Name: ______
Date: ______
Cell Analogies Worksheet
An analogyis a comparison between two things which are similar in some respects, but otherwise different. Analogies are used to explain something by comparing it point by point with something else.
Instructions:
Fill in the spaces below for each cell part in order to create a one-sentence analogy that shows the similarity between the function of the cell part and the function of the object you selected to represent the cell part in your project. Be sure to explain the reasoning behind your analogies (see the underlined section of the example).
Example Analogy:“The nucleus is like a brain because it controls and coordinates the activities of the whole cellin the same way the brain controls and coordinates the activities of the body.”
Remember: This project counts as a test. Your analogies need to be accurate, complete, and original.
1.The plasma membrane is like ______because the plasma membrane ______
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in the same way ______
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2.The nucleus is like ______because the nucleus ______
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in the same way ______
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3.The cytoskeleton is like ______because the cytoskeleton ______
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in the same way ______
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4.The mitochondrion is like ______because the mitochondrion ______
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in the same way ______
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5.Chromosomes are like ______because chromosomes ______
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in the same way ______
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6.The Golgi apparatus is like ______because the Golgi apparatus ______
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in the same way ______
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7.The lysosome is like ______because the lysosome ______
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in the same way ______
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8.The ribosome is like ______because the ribosome ______
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in the same way ______
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9.The vacuole is like ______because the vacuole ______
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in the same way ______
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10.The endoplasmic reticulum is like ______because the endoplasmic reticulum
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in the same way ______
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11.The nucleolus is like ______because the nucleolus ______
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in the same way ______
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PLANT CELL
12.The cell wall is like ______because the cell wall ______
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in the same way ______
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13.The chloroplast is like ______because the chloroplast ______
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in the same way ______
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ANIMAL CELL
14.The cilia are like ______because the cilia ______
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in the same way ______
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15.The centrioles are like ______because the centrioles ______
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in the same way ______
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