Choose 1 organelle from the following list, and use an analogy to explain its fu

Question

Choose 1 organelle from the following list, and use an analogy to explain its function:

Nucleus

Golgi

Lysosome

Mitochondria

Chloroplast

Endoplasmic reticulum

Based on the analogy you created, describe the most significant differences between your organelle and the object you compared it to. If you compared the chloroplast to a solar panel, you might discuss how the chloroplast not only converts sunlight energy into chemical energy, but also how it stores that energy long term in the carbon-to-carbon bonds of sugar molecules. One of the great drawbacks to solar panels is the lack of an efficient storage system.

Explanation / Answer

Mitochondria can be called as a power house of the cell. Mitochondria is responsible for production of large amounts of ATP necessary for carrying out various cellular functions. The electron transport chain is present in the inner membrane of mitochondria. Mitochondrial functions can be compared to a power house which supplies electricity. But unlike powerhouse which only serves to transmit the electricity, mitochondria create ATP from the nutrients supplied to them in the form of carbohydrates.

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