University of Utah
University of Utah: Learning Center: learn.genetics: Wrong Cell Communication
Learn about the many ways cell communication can be disrupted, and how this problem sometimes results in disease.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 6.8 Fungi Structure
Understand the structure and function of fungi.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Designing a Healthier, Happier Meal: Stem Career: Cell Biologist
LEarn how cell biologists study the structure and function of cells, including the interactions that happen inside cells.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 2.20 Cell Cycle
Understand the life cycle of a eukaryotic cell.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cell Membrane: Lesson 3
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of the cell membrane. It is 3 of 6 in the series titled "Cell Membrane."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cell Membrane: Lesson 4
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of the cell membrane. It is 4 of 6 in the series titled "Cell Membrane."
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Tips on How to Make a Plant Cell Model
Describes the steps for making a model of a plant cell in two different ways. The first way uses mostly sweet foods and the second way uses a shoebox, clay, and simple materials.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: A Labeled Diagram That Explains Function of Nucleolus
Explains what the cell nucleolus is, its functions, and its structure.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Vacuole Structure
The structure and function of a vacuole inside a plant cell are described.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The Structure and Function of Ribosomes
Describes the structure of ribosomes and their function of synthesizing proteins within a cell.
Merriam-Webster
Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Cell
Labeled illustration of a plant and an animal cell and their parts.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Cytoplasm: The Functions of the Building Blocks of Life
Describes what cytoplasm is and its functions in regulating cellular processes.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Nuclear Membrane Function
Describes the structure and functions of the membrane surrounding a cell nucleus.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Functions of the Golgi Body
The characteristics and functions of the Golgi apparatus are described.
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.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Graphics Gallery of Biotechnology
This site provides simple diagrams on all major topics in cell biology, genetics and biotechnology.
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center: Eye & Ear
Understand the structure and function of the eye and ear cells by examining these microscopic tissue samples.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cells: The Structural and Functional Units of Life: Lesson 4
This lesson will illustrate the structure and function of the cell. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Cells: The Structural and Functional Units of Life."
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: A Brief Comparison of Plant Cell vs. Animal Cell
Presents labeled illustrations of a plant cell and an animal cell which demonstrate the parts that are common and different. This is followed by a discussion of their similarities and then of their differences.
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.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Cell Function
Brief informational site provides information on the purpose and function of cells.