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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Endomembrane System

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Functions of the Golgi Body

For Students 9th - 10th
The characteristics and functions of the Golgi apparatus are described.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Facts and Functions of the Golgi Apparatus

For Students 9th - 10th
The structure and functions of the Golgi apparatus are described. Includes a list of interesting facts.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Who Discovered Mitochondria

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief discussion of the discovery of the mitochondrion, as well as its functions.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Mitochondria Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the structure and functions of the mitochondria.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Mitochondrial Function

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the structure and functions of the mitochondria.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Mitochondrial Matrix

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the structure of the matrix inside a mitochondrion and how hundreds of concentrated enzymes are held there. The matrix takes part in mitochondrial functions such as the Krebs cycle, the electron transport chain, ATP synthesis,...
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Main Functions of the Vacuole

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the functions vacuoles perform in different types of organisms.
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University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Cytoskeleton Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial you will discover that the cytoskeleton is both a muscle and a skeleton, and is responsible for cell movement, cytokinesis, and the organization of the organelles within the cell.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Archaea

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For many years, archaea were classified as bacteria. Like the bacteria, archaea lacked a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles and, therefore, were prokaryotic...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Cytoplasm

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers brief but accurate information on cytoplasm, the matter contained within the plasma membrane of a cell.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Cytoskeleton

For Students 9th - 10th
There are three types of protein fibers in the cytoskeleton: microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules. This resource examines each type of filament, as well as some specialized structures: flagella, cilia, and centrosomes.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Protist Characteristics

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Protists are eukaryotes, which means their cells have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Most protists are single-celled. Other than these features, they...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Endoplasmic Reticulum, Golgi Apparatus, Vesicles and Vacuoles

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the structure and role of the endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, vesicle, vacuole, and centriole. This tutorial also helps students distinguish...