CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Plant Cells
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of plant cells and the unique structures found in plants cells only.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Basic Unit of Life: Plant Cell Structure and Functions
Describes the three types of plant cells and their differences, and the structures within a plant cell and their functions.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Plant Cell Division and Cell Walls
A useful review of plant meristems, growth and cell wall construction. Good illustrations make for easy to understand information.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Diagram of Plant Cell and Functions of Its Organelles
Provides a labeled diagram of a plant cell and descriptions of the characteristics and functions of many of its organelles.
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.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Similarities Between Plant and Animal Cells
Presents labeled illustrations of a plant cell and an animal cell which demonstrate the parts that are common and different. Next is a table listing cell organelles and stating whether each is present or absent in a plant or animal cell....
Palomar Community College District
Wayne's Word: Comparison of Plant and Animal Cells
Students can learn about the location and the function of the major organelles in plant and animal cells. Resource includes descriptions of the functions of cell parts as well as a diagram of the two cell types.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Comparing Plant and Animal Cells Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over plant and animal cells. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Ginger
This comprehensive resource discusses the history, production, trade, medicinal properties and uses of ginger in food.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Endoplasmic Reticulum Analogy
The endoplasmic reticulum is compared to a manufacturing plant with an assembly line to help students understand the functions of this important cell organelle.
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Stem & Root Anatomy
This is an advanced review from Palomar College of the types of cells that make up conducting tissue in stems and roots. The photos and diagrams are excellent!
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Plants
Find some information about plants on this site. Learn about the science of biology including the cell, what makes a plant, types of plants, fun facts, and the basic structure.