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Biology Wise: Plant Cell Structure and Parts
Describes plant cells and the structure and function of their different parts.
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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....
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Cell Transport and Homeostasis
Students will be able to identify two ways that molecules and ions cross the plasma membrane.
That Quiz
That Quiz: Practice Test: Biology Cells
Take this practice quiz to test your knowledge of cells. See how fast you can name the parts of the six different cells. By changing the level, it is appropriate for students of all grades.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Carrier Proteins vs. Channel Proteins
Carrier proteins and channel proteins are both involved in cell transport across the plasma membrane. Their functions, similarities, and differences are described in this resource. Includes examples for active, facilitated, and passive...
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: Transport Across Cell Membranes
This site has information on how facilitated diffusion of ions takes place through proteins, or assemblies of proteins, embedded in the plasma membrane. Includes a helpful diagram.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Cell Organelles and Their Functions
Learn about the complex structures inside cells and what their functions are.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Active Transport
Learn about gradients of molecules that exist across cell membranes, how they can help or hinder transport, and how active transport mechanisms allow molecules to move against their gradients.
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.
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: 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.
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Biology Wise: A Labeled Diagram of the Animal Cell and Its Organelles
The parts of an animal cell are presented with descriptions of each of its organelles.
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Biology Wise: Functions of the Plasma Membrane
Describes the structure and functions of a cell membrane.
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Common Parts of the Cell
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes four parts all cells have in common.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: B and T Cell Response
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Some defenses, like your skin and mucous membranes, are not designed to ward off a specific pathogen. They are just general defenders against disease. Your body also...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: The Plasma Membrane: Self Check Quiz
Try these five multiple-choice questions about the plasma membrane. After submitting answers, students can review the material.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Diffusion
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes passive transport and diffusion.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Signal Relay Pathways
Learn how signals are relayed inside a cell starting from the cell membrane receptor. Look at the general characteristics of intracellular signal transduction pathways, as well as some relay mechanisms commonly used in these pathways.
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...
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Biology Wise: Molecular Mechanism of Receptor Mediated Endocytosis
Endocytosis enables cells to absorb extracellular nutrients that are needed for their survival. In receptor-mediated endocytosis, a protein receptor on the cell membrane binds to a nutrient molecule and facilitates its absorption through...
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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.
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Biology Wise: Active Transport Process
Explains what happens during the active transport process where substances are moved across a cell membrane.
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Biology Guide: Molecules, Cells, and Systems
Students learn about molecules, cells, and systems. Some topics investigated in the tutorial are cell types, enzymes, plasma membranes, and the heart.