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."

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

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

A reference site exploring cell structure. Learn about the structures and functions of the major organelles of the cell. Also included are research questions to better understand the cell.

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

Discover how living things are made up of cells.

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

How do proteins move to the Golgi Complex? What types of secretion are controlled by the Golgi complex? How does Golgi complex regulate the insertion of plasma membrane proteins? Can proteins be transported back to the rough endoplasmic...

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

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

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

Sometimes, against a uniform, bright background such as a clear sky or a blank computer screen, you might see things floating across your field of vision. What are these moving objects, and how are you seeing them? This video explains...

A set of virtual experiment assignments where students investigate the biochemistry of hemoglobin and the role it plays in the functioning of human red blood cells. Includes background information, glossary, online notebook, and...

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.

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

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

All you wanted to know about the structure and function of a cell's Golgi Apparatus.

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

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

An overview of the structure and function of a complex, multicellular organism. This article discusses levels of organization and examples of systems.

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

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

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...

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