The Cell is like a…

Because…

Manufacturing Plant

The Cell Membrane is like the password protected front doors to the building.

BECAUSE: they let things move in and out of the building, but only if they are recognized by building.

The Nucleus is like the Plant Manager’s Office

BECAUSE: it contains all the important information for the business.

The Nuclear Pores are like the Manager’s Secretary

BECAUSE: The secretary allows the information to come in and out of the managers office

The Nucleolus is the manager himself

BECAUSE he hires the people who will produce the product.

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