BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Mitochondria Functions
Describes the structure and functions of the mitochondria.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Mitochondrial Function
Describes the structure and functions of the mitochondria.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Main Functions of the Vacuole
Information about the functions vacuoles perform in different types of organisms.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Mitochondria
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...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Lysosome Structure
Lysosomes are found in both plant and animal cells. The structure and functions of this cell organelle are described here, with note made of the diseases that can be caused by defective lysosomes.
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.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Structure of Animal Cells
Interactive illustration displays the organelles of an animal cell and their functions.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Facts About Chloroplast
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.
Cells Alive
Cells Alive:organelle Crossword #2
A crossword to help review the terms and definitions associated with organelles.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Cell Function
Brief informational site provides information on the purpose and function of cells.
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Cell Structure
A reference site exploring cell structure. Learn about the structures and functions of the major organelles of the cell. Also included are research questions to better understand the cell.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Mitochondria Turning on the Powerhouse
A brief informational summary which describes the structure and function of mitochondria inside cells.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Endoplasmic Reticulum Wrapping It Up
Find out about the rough and smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum, and their functions inside a cell.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Golgi Apparatus Packing Things Up
All you wanted to know about the structure and function of a cell's Golgi Apparatus.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Microtubules Thick Protein Tubes
A short, informational article which explains the structure and function of microtubules inside a cell.
City University of New York
The World of Cells: Golgi Apparatus
A very brief explanation of the structure and function of this organelle.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Mitochondria and Chloroplasts
Resource takes a look at the structure and function of the organelles mitochondria and chloroplasts. It also examines endosymbiosis, where the organelles probably came from.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Endomembrane System
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Ribosomes and Mitochondria
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the structure and function of ribosomes and mitochondria.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Microfilaments Stringy Proteins
A short, informational text piece which explains the structure and function of microfilaments inside a cell.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Vacuole Structure
The structure and function of a vacuole inside a plant cell are described.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Vacuole Analogy
Explains what vacuoles are and what their functions are in animal cells and plant cells, and offers analogies to help students understand their different roles.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Lysosome: Lesson 2
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of the lysosome. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Lysosome."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Lysosome: Lesson 3
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of the lysosome. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Lysosome."