Ohio State University
Ohio State Univ.: Cell Expansion and Differentiation
This essay is complemented by useful illustrations of how plant cells enlarge after mitosis and become specialized for different functions. A good supplement to plant growth studies.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Antarctica Research Center: What Do Cells Do?
For this lesson, students learn about the specialization of cells to perform different functions, and how they are organized into tissues and organs in the human body.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Parts of a Cell
Describes the functions of a cell and the many parts involved in those functions.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Animal Cell Parts
The parts of an animal cell are presented with short descriptions of each of its organelles.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Plant Cell Division and Cell Walls
A useful review of plant meristems, growth and cell wall construction. Good illustrations make for easy to understand information.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Peripheral and Integral Membrane Proteins
Discusses the structure of a cell membrane, the role of membrane proteins, and the differences between integral membrane proteins and peripheral membrane proteins as regards to their functions, location, and relationship with the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Biotechnology Applications
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how biotechnology is applied.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Facts About the Cell Nucleus
Discusses the discovery of the cell nucleus, its location, size, structure, composition, and functions.
University of Arizona
Studying Cells Tutorial
Good place to start to learn about cells. Includes a step-by-step tutorial describing the process of cell analysis.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Biology: Taxonomy
In this multi-media module students derive the relationship between single-celled and multi-celled organisms and the increasing complexity of systems.
Other
California State University: Biology Labs Online: Hemoglobin Lab
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...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Biology: Animals
This unit focuses on the unique structure and function of both invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Students review their understanding of animal diversity, and take a closer look at the various organ systems found in the animal kingdom.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Cell Presentation
[Free Registration/Login Required] This Flipchart will go over the basic parts of a cell.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Functions of a Centrosome and Its Role in Cell Division
Discusses the discovery of centrosomes, their important role in mitosis in animal cells, and their other functions.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Functions of Vesicles
Describes the characteristics of vesicles and the functions they perform in a cell based on which type they are.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Dna Structure and Replication
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] DNA must replicate (copy) itself so that each resulting cell after mitosis and cell division has the same DNA as the parent cell. DNA replication occurs during the S...
Other
Ms. Vaughn's Biology 1: Unit 4: Cell Energy
The materials on this page were prepared by a high school teacher for a Biology class. This section supports a unit on cell energy and includes course readings, lab notes, PowerPoints and diagrams.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Prokaryotes Study Guide
Review the structure, function, and diversity of prokaryotic cells.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Facts About Cytoplasm
Describes the composition of cytoplasm, its functions, the cell organelles suspended in it and what their functions are, and lots of other information about this vital cell component.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Chemistry I: Atoms and Molecules
In this online biology textbook, learn about atoms and molecules as they relate to life. Find out about topics such as electrons and energy, chemical bonding, and chemical reactions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ligands & Receptors
Article looks at different types of receptors and ligands, seeing how they interact to turn information from outside the cell into a change inside the cell.
University of Arizona
Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, & Viruses
This tutorial compares prokaryotic and eukaryotic cellular organization and contrasts cells with viruses. Includes a practice quiz to test your knowledge.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain College: Cell Division and Meiosis
Resource provides a holistic and complete meiosis lesson with illustrations, animations, glossary, and links. Extremely detailed and helpful site.