Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Structure of the Plasma Membrane
Article takes a look at the different components (protein, lipid, cholesterol, and carbohydrate) of the plasma membrane, examining their roles, their diversity, and how they work together to make a secure boundary around the cell.
City University of New York
The World of Cells: Plasma Membrane
This is a basic description of the structure of cell membranes. Site provides colorful pictures of each membrane.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Lipids Phospholipids: Lesson 2
This lesson will introduce phospholipids, and explain what their function is within a cell. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Lipids - Phospholipids."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Lipids Phospholipids: Lesson 1
This lesson will introduce phospholipids, and explain what their function is within a cell. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Lipids - Phospholipids."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Lipids Phospholipids: Lesson 3
This lesson will introduce phospholipids, and explain what their function is within a cell. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Lipids - Phospholipids."
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Cell Biology: Absorption, Distribution, and Storage of Chemicals
Explanation of the different ways the chemicals or medicines may enter the body through cell membranes.
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.
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.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Fluid Mosaic Model
The fluid mosaic model provides an explanation of the structure of biological membranes. It explains why a membrane can perform all of its functions, e.g., permeability and adhesion. This resource describes the main components of a cell...
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.