BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Lysosome Structure
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.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Centriole Functions
Describes the structure and functions of centrioles within a cell.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: What Is the Nucleolus?
The characteristics, structure, and functions of the nucleolus are described.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Red Blood Cells and Hemoglobin
This lesson will examine the structure and function of red blood cells (i.e., erythrocytes), how new red blood cells are produced, and the role of hemoglobin in transporting oxygen.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Cell Components
This StudyCards stack enables students to review the terms associated with the structures that comprise a living cell.
Earth Life
Earthlife: Cells
Thorough introduction to cells and their importance to life. Includes various types of cells and their function. Good diagrams of the different types of cells.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Reproduction, the Genome and Gene Expression
This lesson focuses on DNA including it's structure,components,and how it goes together to form genomes. It also provides to links to a video and a test.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Endomembrane System
Article looks at the structure and function of the different parts of the endomembrane system, how proteins, lipids, and vesicles are transported between these parts, and how this activity keeps the cell running smoothly.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Adaptive Immune Response: B Lymphocytes
Students will learn the structure and function of B-cells and the antibody classes and their functions.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Mitochondria
Often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell, mitochondria provide the energy that powers nearly every cellular process. This essay by university lecturer John Ross describes in detail the structures and functions of these amazing...
Merriam-Webster
Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Cell
Labeled illustration of a plant and an animal cell and their parts.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Endoplasmic Reticulum: Lesson 4
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of both rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum. It is 4 of 6 in the series titled "Endoplasmic Reticulum."
Other
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Inside Cancer
Multimedia guide to cancer provided by Dolan DNA Learning Center. The site is extremely comprehensive and is divided into four main segments:Hallmarks of Cancer,Causes and Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment, and Pathways to Cancer. The...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Cell Types
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart presents various types of cells, their structure, and function. There is an assessment section included.
Other
Massengale's Biology Junction: Cell Functions
A chart which identifies each part of a cell, the location, the description, and the function.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Phospholipid Bilayers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the structure and function of the plasma membrane.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Phospholipid Bilayers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the structure and function of the plasma membrane.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Cellular and Molecular Biology : Cell Processes Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over the biochemical processes of life, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Cellular Functions of Organic Compounds Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over organic compounds. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Signal Relay Pathways
Learn how signals are relayed inside a cell starting from the cell membrane receptor. Look at the general characteristics of intracellular signal transduction pathways, as well as some relay mechanisms commonly used in these pathways.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Response to a Signal
Article takes a look at examples of the different ways cells can change their behavior in response to a signal at both the "micro" and "macro" levels.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Organization of the Human Body
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] From basic cells to tissue to organ systems, identify and understand the structures and functions of the human body's organization.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Phospholipid Bilayers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Tutorial describes the detailed structure and function of the plasma membrane, explains semipermeability, and summarizes the structure of a phospholipid.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Keepers of the Gate
Through two lessons and five activities, students explore the structure and function of cell membranes. Specific transport functions, including active and passive transport, are presented. In the legacy cycle tradition, students are...