This lesson explains the difference between Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Eukaryotic vs. Prokaryotic Cells."

Provides a labeled diagram of a plant cell and descriptions of the characteristics and functions of many of its organelles.

This resource is a cellular biology course site with clickable list that provides electron micrographs of various cell organelles and the like.

In this activity, students make microscopic observations of onion root tips, discuss them with classmates, then make detailed drawings that are shared.

Reference information about the study of cells. Includes a chart comparing plant and animal cells and one examining the structure of a cell.

This collection of publications about genetics includes a unique approach to illustrate a genetics timeline. Important genetic events are correlated with other historical events. The book format allows you to scroll through history.

A reference site exploring cell structure. Learn about the structures and functions of the major organelles of the cell. Also included are research questions to better understand the cell.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Humans are in the same domain as trees and algae. What could they possibly have in common? It is the location of their DNA inside their cells. Their cells all have a...

Explains the functions of the nucleus in a cell.

Describes the structure and functions of a cell nucleus.

Explains cell structure and function and describes the parts of a cell.

Discusses the discovery of the cell nucleus, its location, size, structure, composition, and functions.

Describes the different parts of a plant cell.

A brief description of the central control center of every cell, the nucleus.

This site lets students practice vocabulary words related to cell organelles. The same vocabulary words are presented in one of four different games for students.

Take this 13 question quiz to test your knowledge of the parts of a plant cell. Know vocabulary such as nucleus, chloroplast, and ribosome.

Interactive illustration displays the organelles of an animal cell and their functions.

This site illustrates different parts of a plant and animal cell. The student may then drag and drop labels to the correct cell part.

Site delves into what neurons are and what they do. Also contains colorful illustrations of neurons.

Travel deep into the human body to see exactly where your DNA resides. From the NOVA: Cracking the Code of Life Web site.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The nucleus is only found in eukaryotic cells. It contains most of the genetic material of the cell. It is surrounded by a double membrane, or nuclear envelope, that...

X-rays, gamma rays and beta particles are all used in medicine to treat internal organs. X-rays are produced by firing electrons at a metal target and gamma rays are emitted by the nucleus of radioactive atoms. Gamma rays are used to...

The parts of a cell nucleus are described along with a list of the functions of a cell nucleus.

Learn the basic structure and function of the nucleus, or the control center of a eukaryotic cell.