In this third unit of a Biology course, students learn about cells and cell structure. They compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and learn about the specialized structures in a cell and what their functions are. They will also learn...

An illustrated overview of the structure and function of the cell and its structures.

Describes the characteristics of vesicles and the functions they perform in a cell based on which type they are.

Get to know cell organelles and their functions while studying this resource. Challenge knowledge with supplied reviews.

This resource describes the structure and functions of the cell membrane.

Describes plant cells and the structure and function of their different parts.

Describes the cytosol, organelles, and cytoplasmic inclusions found in the cytoplasm of a cell, and the functions of the cytoplasm itself.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Even though plants and animals are both eukaryotes, plant cells differ in some ways from animal cells. Plant cells have a large central vacuole, are surrounded by a...

The parts of a eukaryotic cell are presented with short descriptions of the structure and function of each of its organelles.

Explains how chloroplasts evolved into their present form, how photosynthesis takes place in them, where they are found in plants, physical characteristics, and other functions they perform.

Explains how an animal cell differs from a plant cell and describes the many parts of an animal cell and their functions.

A cell lysis solution is used to disrupt cellular membranes. This resource provides a detailed explanation of how to make a cell lysis solution and describes the different ingredients, their functions, and the choices available, all...

Review the structure, function, and diversity of prokaryotic cells.

Describes the functions of a cell and the many parts involved in those functions.

Discusses the discovery of the cell nucleus, its location, size, structure, composition, and functions.

Explains what chromosomes are, their structure, their functions within a cell, and the health impact of mutations in a gene sequence.

The characteristics of the rough endoplasmic reticulum are described and its role in protein synthesis, including creating proteins, folding them, transporting them, and checking them for quality.

NADH and NADPH are enzymes involved in cellular processes. Explains how NADH participates in catabolic reactions where energy is released and NADPH is involved in anabolic reactions where energy is consumed. Their functions and chemical...

Lysosomes are found in both plant and animal cells. The structure and functions of this cell organelle are described here, with note made of the diseases that can be caused by defective lysosomes.

The endoplasmic reticulum is compared to a manufacturing plant with an assembly line to help students understand the functions of this important cell organelle.

Find out about the essential role energy plays in cell function and in sustaining life. Trace energy transformations as they pass from one living thing to another.

Describes the composition and functions of cell walls in plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria.

Explains what the cell nucleolus is, its functions, and its structure.

Describes the steps in how to make a model of a plant cell using clay and simple materials found at home. Suggestions for variations are also given.