Cell Structure
Discover the structures and functions of cells including prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, organelles like the nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes, and learn about the endomembrane system, cytoskeleton, extracellular matrix and intercellular connections.
Topics explored include prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, endomembrane systems and proteins, cytoskeleton, plasma membranes, passive and active transport.
Introducing the Cell
Magnifying Objects
Cell Theory
Prokaryotic Cells
Who are Microbiologists?
Comparing Cell Size
Summarizing Prokaryotic Cells
Eukaryotic Cells
Plasma Membrane and Cytoplasm
The Nucleus
Ribosomes
Mitochondria and Other Organelles
Comparing Animal and Plant Cells
The Central Vacuole
Endosymbiosis
Summarizing Eukaryotic Cells
The Endomembrane System and Proteins
Who are Cardiologists?
The Golgi Apparatus and Lysosomes
Filaments in the Cytoskeleton
Microtubules
Summarizing the Endomembrane System and Cytoskeleton
Extracellular Matrix of Animal Cells
Intercellular Junctions
Summarizing Connections between Cells and Cellular Activities