The Cell as an Airplane Jaynie Karp Cell Membrane= Walls of the plane Cell Membrane= Walls of the plane The cell membrane is like the walls of a plane because it is the boundary. Nucleus= Cockpit Nucleus= Cockpit The nucleus is like the cockpit because it is the control center. Nucleolus= Pilot/Captain Nucleolus= Pilot/Captain The nucleolus is like the pilot because they both are the control center inside of the nucleus. Golgi Bodies= Snack Cart Golgi Bodies= Snack Cart The golgi bodies package proteins and move them throughout the cell, just like the snack cart transfers packaged snacks throughout the plane. Mitochondria= Generator Mitochondria= Generator The mitochondria is like the generator because they both provide power. Cytoplasm= Pressurized air Cytoplasm= Pressurized air The cytoplasm is like the pressurized air in a plane because it fills the cell. Endoplasmic Reticulum= Aisle Endoplasmic Reticulum= Aisle The endoplasmic reticulum is like the aise because both are a track in the cell where things are transported and modified. Ribosomes= Flight attendants Ribosomes= Flight attendants Ribosomes and flight attendants both do work to make cell functions smoother. Vacuoles= Storage Bins Vacuoles= Storage Bins Vacuoles are like storage bins because both store materials.