Curated OER
Tour of the Cell 2
As your class views each slide, they will be introduced to the organelles and structure of the cell. Details about structure and function are given and also some trivia about their frequency and population. There is also some...
Curated OER
Genome Interactions
For this genome worksheet, learners define a genome and "universal code." Students review what happens during cell differentiation. This worksheet has 4 short answer and 6 matching questions.
National Institutes of Health
The Cancer Genome Anatomy Project
This resource, established by the National Cancer Institute, deals with the genetic conditions that cause cancer, and are present in cancerous tumors.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning: Development Balances Cell Growth
This multimedia article includes animations, pictures, video, biographical information, and quiz questions that are accessed by clicking on buttons along the bottom of the page. The topic is the study of cell division, mitosis, and cell...
University of California
Organic Structures:the Architecture of Life
Article discusses how objects in nature are held together through balanced forces. Scroll midway down to find info on microtubules and microfilaments. Links to excellent electron micrographs.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Response to a Signal
Article takes a look at examples of the different ways cells can change their behavior in response to a signal at both the "micro" and "macro" levels.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Tissue Injury and Aging
Tissues of all types are vulnerable to injury and, inevitably, aging. Understanding how tissues respond to damage can guide strategies to aid repair. Also understanding the impact of aging can help in the search for ways to diminish its...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Gene Regulation and Cancer Advanced
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This article complete with labeled diagrams, key vocabulary terms, and review questions explains the connection between gene regulation and cancer.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ptsd and Apoptosis
This is a five-question quiz pertaining to the passage "PTSD and Apoptosis"
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Blood Oxygen Levels May Determine Cardiac Muscle Regeneration
Practice for the MCAT by answering questions based on the given bar graphs showing apoptosis and cytokinesis rates.
Cells Alive
Cells Alive!: Cell Structure and Function
Take this 10 question multiple choice quiz on cell structure and function.
Cells Alive
Cells Alive!: Cell Gallery
This gallery shows pictures of a variety of cell types with hyperlinks to additional information about cells. Very interesting pictures.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The Major Functions of Lysosomes
Explains what lysosomes are, the different functions they perform in a cell, and what can happen when they become dysfunctional.