This lesson will illustrate the structure and function of the cell. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Cells: The Structural and Functional Units of Life."

A short piece of informational text which describes and illustrates the structure and function the cell membrane.

Informational, illustrated site covers the basics of cell structures and various cell types.

LEarn how cell biologists study the structure and function of cells, including the interactions that happen inside cells.

Understand the structure and function of fungi.

Provides a labeled diagram of a plant cell and descriptions of the characteristics and functions of many of its organelles.

A brief article which describes and illustrates the structure and function of cell walls in plant cells.

Discover the organelles of a cell, and how their structure contributes to the cell's function.

Follow this interactive to identify the differences between bacteria and viruses. Look through the lens of a microscope to observe how each functions and impacts humans.

Describes the structure and functions of the mitochondria.

A short, informational article which explains the structure and function of microtubules inside a cell.

This site from the Acadia University provides the basic structure of DNA and RNA and a decent compare/contrast between the two.

Excellent article on a unicellular organism, the paramecium. Includes details on its environment, paramecium types, and environmental importance.

A good straightforward presentation of the different forms of neurons based on function. Includes easy to read graphics on the subject.

A short piece of informational text which explains the structure and function of ribosomes in a cell.

A brief informational summary which describes the structure and function of mitochondria inside cells.

Read this concise description of the structure and function of chloroplasts inside a plant cell.

A short, informational piece which explains the structure and function of the lysosomes of a cell.

Discusses the structure of the matrix inside a mitochondrion and how hundreds of concentrated enzymes are held there. The matrix takes part in mitochondrial functions such as the Krebs cycle, the electron transport chain, ATP synthesis,...

Discover the structure and function of the nucleus of the cell.

A short, informational article which explains the structure and function of peroxisomes inside a cell.