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What does a mitochondria relate to?
Mitochondria are membrane-bound cell organelles (mitochondrion, singular) that generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell’s biochemical reactions. Chemical energy produced by the mitochondria is stored in a small molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
What can mitochondria be compared to in real life?
Mitochondria are like the human digestive system because the digestive system breaks down food to supply the body with energy like the mitochondria breaks down food to supply the cell with energy.
How do you relate the activity to the structure and function of the cell membrane?
It forms a physical barrier and as a barrier between the cell and the external environment as it allows only selected necessary molecules to pass through it and at the same time prevents entry of unwanted / unnecessary substances. It also regulates the entry and exit of molecules into and out of the cell.
What part of the cell allows materials to enter and exit the cell?
The cell membrane
The cell membrane, also called the plasma membrane, is found in all cells and separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment. The cell membrane consists of a lipid bilayer that is semipermeable. The cell membrane regulates the transport of materials entering and exiting the cell.
How is a cell similar to a school?
A cell membrane is like a school security guard. A cell membrane controls what is allowed to enter and exit a cell, like a school security guard controls what is allowed in and out of school. Cell walls are like school doors. A school bus breaks down, like smooth ER breaks down drugs and alcohol.
What is a cytoplasm in a school?
Cytoplasm is like the hallways of the school. The hallways are where everyone travels through the school. The Cell Wall is like the beams in a school because it provides the school support.
A nucleus controls all the functions of the cell, like the principle in a school does. The cell membrane controls what goes in and out of the cell, much like the main doors in a school control what go into the school.
What part of a school is like mitochondria?
Also, what part of a school is like mitochondria? Mitochondrion is like a staff in the school. They act as a powerhouse organelles off the cell getting things done, and the staff do the same, making school run and function. Cytoplasm is like a classroom.
What is the meaning of mitochondria?
Mitochondria. =. Mitochondria are membrane-bound cell organelles (mitochondrion, singular) that generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell’s biochemical reactions. Chemical energy produced by the mitochondria is stored in a small molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
How do you make an analogy for mitochondria?
Make that the mitochondria in your analogy. Look at the parts of a school — classrooms, closets, the principal, buses, the walls, etc. The key here is that you show your teacher that you know what the parts of the cell do. Look those up and make sure you know them.
What is stored in mitochondria?
Chemical energy produced by the mitochondria is stored in a small molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Mitochondria contain their own small chromosomes. Generally, mitochondria, and therefore mitochondrial DNA, are inherited only from the mother.