Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Common Cell Parts
This video provides an introduction to cells and their structures. It explains that cells are too small to be seen with the naked eye and that the cell membrane holds the cell together while controlling the movement of materials. It also...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Nucleus, Cytoplasm, Membrane
Explore the form and function of three of the most important cell parts -- the nucleus, cytoplasm, and membrane -- in this video segment adapted from Carolina Biological Supply's "An Introduction to the Living Cell". [3:47]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Structure of a Cell: Extracellular Matrix
How do we go from cell to a multicellular organism? This video will explore the components of the extracellular matrix that connect to the inside of the cell. [6:54]
Other
Bozeman Science: Biology Essentials Cellular Organelles
Find out the structure and function of the major organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This engaging, illustrated YouTube lecture highlights the endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, Golgi complex, lysosomes, vacuoles, mitochondria, and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Parts of a Cell
A detailed description of the anatomy of a cell. [21:03]
Sumanas
Sumanas Inc: Discover Biology: The Evolution of Cellular Organelles
Use this tutorial to supplement your learning of organelle evolution.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cells: Organelles in Eukaryotic Cells
Overview of the nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi bodies, vacuoles, mitochondria, chloroplasts and lysosomes. [9:38]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Cytoskeleton
Explore the cell cytoskeleton, including microfilaments and microtubules, in this video. [6:52]
Next Vista for Learning
Next Vista for Learning: Animal Cells
A video explaining the structure and function of the basis organelles found in an animal cell. [1:23]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Endoplasmic Reticulum: Lesson 2
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of both rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum. It is 2 of 6 in the series titled "Endoplasmic Reticulum."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Golgi Body: Lesson 1
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of the golgi body. It is 1 of 6 in the series titled "Golgi Body."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Organelles: Lesson 1
This lesson will give a general overview of how organelles help a cell function and will explain the importance of organelles in increasing surface area to volume ratios. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Organelles."
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Cellular Specialization
Paul Andersen explains how cells differentiate to become tissue specific. He also explains the role of transcription factors in gene regulation. The location of a cell within the blastula ultimately determines its fate. The SrY gene is...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Cellular Structure and Function
Through the use of photos and videos, the different types of cell structure and function are examined in this colorful and informative site.