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Biology Wise: Structure and Function of Cytoplasm
Describes the cytosol, organelles, and cytoplasmic inclusions found in the cytoplasm of a cell, and the functions of the cytoplasm itself.
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Biology4 Kids: Microfilaments Stringy Proteins
A short, informational text piece which explains the structure and function of microfilaments inside a cell.
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Eastern Kentucky University: Human Physiology: Cell Structure: Illustration
Labeled illustration showing the parts of a cell.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cells
Practice for the MCAT by answering questions based on the given graphs about pancreatitis.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: It Takes Teamwork: How Endosymbiosis Changed Life on Earth
A tutorial on symbiotic relationships that explores the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells as well as the origins of eukaryotic organelles possibly being from endosymbiotic relationship. This tutorial also offers...
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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.
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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.
Sumanas
Sumanas Inc: Discover Biology: Vesicle Budding and Fusing
Tutorial with animated illustrations showing how vesicles work to transport materials inside a cell and release them through the cell's membrane to the outside.
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Biology Wise: Functions of Vesicles
Describes the characteristics of vesicles and the functions they perform in a cell based on which type they are.
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Biology Wise: The Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum and Its Functions
The endoplasmic reticulum is found in eukaryotic cells. The characteristics and functions of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum are described and it is then compared with the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
Curated OER
The World of Cells: Golgi Apparatus
A very brief explanation of the structure and function of this organelle.
University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg: Chloroplasts and Other Plastids
This site provides detailed information on chloroplasts. Explains the many duties that chloroplasts perform and why they are so important. Good diagrams.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Cytoskeleton Tutorial
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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Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Mitochondria
Take this ten-question review quiz over the cell organelle, mitochondria. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
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Society for General Microbiology: Bacteria
Bacteria are single celled microbes. The cell structure is simpler than that of other organisms as there is no nucleus or membrane bound organelles. Instead their control centre containing the genetic information is contained in a single...
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Chloroplasts
Take this ten-question review quiz over the cell's chloroplasts. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Ribosomes Protein Construction Teams
A short piece of informational text which explains the structure and function of ribosomes in a 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.
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Biology4 Kids: Endoplasmic Reticulum Wrapping It Up
Find out about the rough and smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum, and their functions inside a cell.
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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.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Lysosomes Little Enzyme Packages
A short, informational piece which explains the structure and function of the lysosomes of a cell.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Protist Evolution
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how protists evolved from prokaryotic cells.
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