This lesson plan provides an exploration of the structure and function of the cell in organisms. Students will consider the cell as a common unit of life, mitosis, and cell specialization. Includes links to multimedia resources.

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

Explains cell structure and function and describes the parts of a cell.

The structure and functions of chloroplasts are described in detail here.

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...

Make learning about cells fun and easy with a collection of short video clips about cellular biology. Find out about the structure and function of the main organelles inside an animal cell.

Explains how cells send and receive signals. Includes a quiz that can be completed after free registration.

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

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

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

[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...

Diagrams and animations help you understand the basics of cell membrane structure and function.

Explore muscle cell metabolism in this tutorial that covers ATP structure and function.

Follow this link to a clearly labeled diagram of a plant cell. Includes written descriptions of all the parts of the cell.

Follow this link to a clearly labeled diagram of an animal cell. Includes written descriptions of all the parts of the cell.

This web resource provides basic information about structure and function of plant organelles through a large interactive cell drawing, as well as many opportunities to explore further. Links lead the learner to several short movies of...

Use this informative essay and these great illustrations to learn how plant cells are different from animal cells.

Article describing the parts of a cell. Includes chart listing the main parts of a cell and their definitions. Discusses some of the ways a cell can become damaged. (Published: February 28, 2008)

Learn here about the structure and function of the cell membrane.

The parts of a cell nucleus are described along with a list of the functions of a cell nucleus.

This site will introduce the basics of the cell. Learn about the essential cell function, chromosomes, and the basic structure.

The structure and functions of the Golgi apparatus are described. Includes a list of interesting facts.

Describes the steps in how to make a model of a plant cell using simple materials and sweet foods like jello and candy.

36-page tutorial takes a look at the organization of living cells.