Question

question 1 (3 points)
how is a cell like a factory? select all that apply.
□ a it runs completely on its own without any control center.
□ b it produces and ships out useful products, just like a factory produces goods
□ c it has workers (organelles) that each have a specific role
□ d the cells parts can easily switch jobs whenever they want to
□ e it has different parts that perform specialized jobs to keep everything running smoothly

Explanation:

• Option a: Cells have a control center (the nucleus). So this option is incorrect.
• Option b: Cells produce proteins (like a factory's goods) and transport them out (e.g., via vesicles). This is correct.
• Option c: Organelles (like mitochondria for energy production, ribosomes for protein synthesis) have specific roles, similar to workers in a factory. This is correct.
• Option d: Organelles have specific functions and do not easily switch jobs. This is incorrect.
• Option e: Different parts (organelles) of the cell (e.g., endoplasmic reticulum for protein/fat processing, Golgi apparatus for packaging) perform specialized jobs. This is correct.

Answer:

B. It produces and ships out useful products, just like a factory produces goods; C. It has workers (organelles) that each have a specific role; E. It has different parts that perform specialized jobs to keep everything running smoothly.