Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Photosynthesis
This site details the process of photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the process of the production of oxygen by plants and carbon dioxide by animals, both of which are needed for respiration purposes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Biochemical Reaction Chemistry
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of a biochemical reaction, the different types and the importance of enzymes in biochemical reactions.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Enzymes Proteins That Pack a Punch!
Through a combination of slide show tutorials and a video demonstration, learn how enzymes work. [3:00]
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over biochemistry and organic chemistry. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Arizona State University
Arizona State University: What Is Photosynthesis?
This site provides links to many good sites covering the complex concept of photosynthesis.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanography Institute: Photosynthesis vs. Chemosynthesis
Compare and contrast the energy generating processes of chemosynthesis and photosynthesis with this interactive resource.
CPALMS
Cpalms: Energy and Cellular Respiration
Learn how food is broken down to produce energy for cells in the in the form of ATP in this interactive tutorial.
BioMan Biology
Bio Man Biology: Cell Defense: The Plasma Membrane
Learn all about cell membranes in this game. Build a plasma membrane and learn about the membrane's functions. Identify the parts of a membrane, and learn how diffusion, transport, and osmosis work in cells. Includes a worksheet that can...
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ls1 7: Food and Chemical Reactions
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-LS1-7: food and chemical reactions.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Living Things Obtain and Use Energy
Learn how living things obtain and use energy.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Atp and Reaction Coupling
Test your knowledge on ATP and reaction coupling with this quiz.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cellular Respiration
Test your knowledge of cellular respiration in this quiz made for high school biology students.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cellular Respiration
Cellular respiration multiple choice questions to test students' knowledge of the topic from AP Biology.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cellular Respiration Review
Review concepts covered in high school biology dealing with cellular respiration. Page includes vocabulary as well as charts to explain the process.
Other
Biology Simulations: Cell Energy
This simulation can be used as a virtual lab for photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and primary productivity.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Test Prep: Mcat: Oxidative Phosphorylation: The Major Energy Provider of the Cell
Explains oxidative phosphorylation, which is the fourth step of cellular respiration, and produces the most of the energy in cellular respiration.
McGraw Hill
The Mc Graw Hill Companies, Inc. Energy Organelles
A basic explanation of how chloroplasts and mitochondrion produce energy within the cell. Various terms presented are explained in a clear and easily understandable manner.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Virtual Workshop: Food and Fitness Energy for Life
A slide presentation that gives students an appreciation for what happens when living organisms use food for energy. Actual hands-on yeast lab exercise is part of the presentation.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The Function of Nadh and Fadh2 in Cellular Respiration
Explains what the coenzymes NADH and FADH2 are and the roles they play in cellular energy production and respiration.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Enzymes
What are enzymes? Discover how enzymes work and learn about the different types.