Group+3

Working in groups of four (4), you will need to draw your new cell, label and give a short explanation as to how each of the organelles will be able to **support life** and be successful to your medication. The drawing should be on a piece of plain white paper that is at least 8.5” x 11” or it can be draw on a computer. It must be easy to understand and aesthetically pleasing. **Extra credit of 10 points will be given for a comprehensive 3-D model.** You must be prepared to present your cell to the board of directors.


 * GOOD LUCK!!! **

NAMES: Sam Weglin, Brielle Soluri, Rachel Mollozzi

Group Organelle Ranking: 1) Nucleus- The nucleus holds the DNA, which contains cancer genes. It controls the center of the cell, contains instructions needed for cell reproduction, and produces proteins.

2) Cell Wall- The cell wall provides rigidity structure and support for cells. Cell walls protect the cell from dangerous cancerous chemicals.

 3) Chloroplast- In green plant cells, chloroplast is a plastid that contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis takes place. Chloroplast would help treat cancer, because the chloroplast organelle of plant and algal cells contains its own genetic system with a genome of a hundred or so genes. 5-bromodeoxyuridine induces mutations in the genetic machinery involved in chloroplast development.

 4) Ribosomes- A minute particle consisting of RNA and associated proteins, found in large numbers in the cytoplasm of living cells. They bind messenger RNA and transfer RNA to synthesize polypeptides and proteins. The cancer cells mutate and grow to large numbers. But, the normal human cells do not divide to profligate. There for, ribosomes are necessary for protein and health in general.

5) Mitochondria-The mitochondria is an organelle found in large numbers in most cells, which complete the process of respiration and energy production. The mitochondria would help the cells produce more energy, which will help the patient reproduce more cells, after care.

6) Lysosomes- Lysosomes are cellular organelles, which contain hydrolase enzymes. They break up waste materials and digest excess or worn-out organelles, food particles, and surrounding viruses and bacteria. The lysosomes would help kill any viruses or bacteria during or after the patient's treatment. The patient would have a better chance of surviving if there are lysosomes to help protect the cells from viruses and/or bacteria.

Our cell will kill off the genes generated from the cancer cells; some organelles are just there to keep the cell alive. A needle filled with our cell will be injected into the arms of cancer patients. Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes inside of them, so they would digest the tumor cell components. Lysosomes would help kill and viruses or bacteria that enter into the cancer patient's cells. The cell membrane protects the cells(lysosomes, nucleus,ribosomes,chloroplasts, and the mitochondria.) The cell wall protects everything outside of the membrane. The cell can create copies of itself, since the nucleus contains the DNA.