Curated OER
What Are Cells?
Energize the cells of young biologists with an edible life science activity. Engaging students in exploring the inner workings of plant and animal cells, this activity involves using colored jello and various sweet and...
Nature Research
Nature Education: Scitable: Cell Energy and Cell Functions
An excerpt from the eBook, "Essentials of Cell Biology, Unit 1.2." Text and illustrations allow for deeper understanding of cells.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Introdution to Cell and Virus Structure
This resource provides a detailed diagram of animal, bacterial and plant cells and viral structure. Also included are detailed drawings, with definitions, of each of the cellular organelles.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Plant Cell: Animal Cell Anatomy
This is a thorough site which contains a glossary of plant/animal cell anatomy terms. Diagrams of both cells are included along with worksheets to label.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Microbiology: 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)
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cell Cycle Checkpoints
Learn how cells use checkpoints to regulate the cell cycle. This article provides an overview of cell cycle control, outlining the factors that influence a cell's decision to pause or progress at each checkpoint.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Plant Cell Structure and Parts
Describes plant cells and the structure and function of their different parts.
Other
Stuttgard High School: Plant Structure & Function
Site features high school-level comprehensive info on the structure and function of seed plants organized into shoot and root systems. While presented with lots of detail, clear illustrations and animations help make sense of the parts...
Other
Biology Mad: Structure and Function of the Cell [Pdf]
This 11-page Biology course handout gives a detailed explanation of cell structure, supplemented by many illustrations.
Other
Eureka Science: Cells: Bacterial Cells
In story form, this site examines the similarities and differences among bacteria, plant cells, and animal cells. Drawings supplement the text for clarity purposes.
City University of New York
Cell Biology: An Interactive Journey
This interactive website about microscopes and microbes provides students with an introduction to cellular biology.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Cell Function
Brief informational site provides information on the purpose and function of cells.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to Cell Signaling
This article examines the basic principles of how cells communicate with one another using different kinds of short- and long-range signaling.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cells: The Structural and Functional Units of Life: Lesson 3
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."
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The Structure and Functions of the Cell Membrane
This resource describes the structure and functions of the cell membrane.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Cell Organelles and Their Functions
Learn about the complex structures inside cells and what their functions are.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Plant Cell Structure
This site features a clear picture of the plant cell with a concise explanation of its key parts and their functions.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Chloroplast: Structure and Function
The structure and functions of chloroplasts are described in detail here.
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Basic Cell Structure
This site will introduce the basics of the cell. Learn about the essential cell function, chromosomes, and the basic structure.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Structure and Function of Cytoplasm
Describes the cytosol, organelles, and cytoplasmic inclusions found in the cytoplasm of a cell, and the functions of the cytoplasm itself.
University of Missouri
Oklahoma State University Biotech Adventure: Plant Cell
Follow this link to a clearly labeled diagram of a plant cell. Includes written descriptions of all the parts of the cell.
University of Missouri
Oklahoma State University Biotech Adventure: Animal Cell
Follow this link to a clearly labeled diagram of an animal cell. Includes written descriptions of all the parts of the cell.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Eukaryotic Cell Structure
The parts of a eukaryotic cell are presented with short descriptions of the structure and function of each of its organelles.
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.
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