Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cells: The Structural and Functional Units of Life
An illustrated presentation introducing the structure and function of the cell, including the two different types of cells: prokaryotic and eukaryotic.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Endothelial Cells and Epithelial Cells
Discusses the differences between endothelial and epithelial cells, including where they are found in the human body, their function, and their structure.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Of Cancer 'N Car Keys
"The real, life-threatening problem with most cancers is that they migrate away from the initial site." This article delves into the question of "How do cancer cells move about?"
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] There are two basic types of cells, prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells. The main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells is that eukaryotic cells...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Human Egg Cells
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] When a baby girl is born, her ovaries contain all of the eggs they will ever produce. But these eggs are not fully developed. They develop only after she starts...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Eukaryotic vs. Prokaryotic Cells
A slide-show presentation illustrating the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
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.