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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Apoptosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource explains apoptosis (programmed cell death) and how it is different from necrosis (cell death due to injury).
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Mitochondria

For Students 9th - 10th
Often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell, mitochondria provide the energy that powers nearly every cellular process. This essay by university lecturer John Ross describes in detail the structures and functions of these amazing...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Biology: Cell Structure and Function: Membrane Transport

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice exercise on membrane transport. This is new content.
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University of Kansas Medical Center

University of Kansas Medical Center: Eye & Ear

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the structure and function of the eye and ear cells by examining these microscopic tissue samples.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Facts About Cytoplasm

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the composition of cytoplasm, its functions, the cell organelles suspended in it and what their functions are, and lots of other information about this vital cell component.
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Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biology: Human Biology: Blood

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the structure and function of human blood as well as the composition of this complex substance in the human body through a series of video clips.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Peripheral and Integral Membrane Proteins

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the structure of a cell membrane, the role of membrane proteins, and the differences between integral membrane proteins and peripheral membrane proteins as regards to their functions, location, and relationship with the...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Endoplasmic Reticulum: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of both rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum. It is 3 of 6 in the series titled "Endoplasmic Reticulum."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Endoplasmic Reticulum: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of both rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum. It is 1 of 6 in the series titled "Endoplasmic Reticulum."
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Let's See What You're Made Of" by Bird Brain Science

For Students 4th - 6th
This informational, scientific text explains how cells, the smallest unit of a living organism, make up every living thing in the world. As you read, take notes on the comparisons used in the text to explain how cells work. [Free account...
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Facts About Chloroplast

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains how chloroplasts evolved into their present form, how photosynthesis takes place in them, where they are found in plants, physical characteristics, and other functions they perform.
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Other

University of Cincinnati: Dna Structure and Function

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the history and the science of DNA. Content also examines and considers the possibilities of genetic engineering and mutation.
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University of Arizona

Biology Project: Cell Cycle and Mitosis Tutorial: Dna Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
Tutorial on DNA basics that goes along with an online quiz over the material. Use the naviagation buttons at the bottom of the page to go to the quiz over the material.
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City University of New York

The World of Cells: Viruses

For Students 9th - 10th
Alive or not, viruses are introduced in an easy to follow essay that explains many basic concepts.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Chromosomes: The Carriers of Genetic Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what chromosomes are, their structure, their functions within a cell, and the health impact of mutations in a gene sequence.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Organelles: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will give a general overview of how organelles help a cell function and will explain the importance of organelles in increasing surface area to volume ratios. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Organelles."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Organelles: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will give a general overview of how organelles help a cell function and will explain the importance of organelles in increasing surface area to volume ratios. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Organelles."
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Adaptive Immune Response: B Lymphocytes

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will learn the structure and function of B-cells and the antibody classes and their functions.
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Other

California State University: Biology Labs Online: Hemoglobin Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
A set of virtual experiment assignments where students investigate the biochemistry of hemoglobin and the role it plays in the functioning of human red blood cells. Includes background information, glossary, online notebook, and...
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National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Graphics Gallery of Biotechnology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides simple diagrams on all major topics in cell biology, genetics and biotechnology.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Biology: Taxonomy

For Students 9th - 10th
In this multi-media module students derive the relationship between single-celled and multi-celled organisms and the increasing complexity of systems.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy and Physiology: Male Reproductive System

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the structure and function of the organs of the male reproductive system.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Episd: Organization of the Human Body

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] From basic cells to tissue to organ systems, identify and understand the structures and functions of the human body's organization.
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Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Phospholipid Bilayers

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Tutorial describes the detailed structure and function of the plasma membrane, explains semipermeability, and summarizes the structure of a phospholipid.

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