Cell Anatomy
Explore the structure and function of the parts of a eukaryotic cell.
Journey into the Cell: Peroxisomes
Explore the structure and function of eukaryotic peroxisomes.
Explore the structure and function of eukaryotic peroxisomes.
Journey into the Cell
A multi-part series about the structure of the fundamental unit of life -- the cell.
A multi-part series about the structure of the fundamental unit of life -- the cell.
The Nucleus
The nucleus, a membrane bound structure that contains the cell's hereditary information, is commonly the most prominent organelle in a cell.
The nucleus, a membrane bound structure that contains the cell's hereditary information, is commonly the most prominent organelle in a cell.
Ribosomes
Ribosomes are the "protein assemblers" of a eukaryotic cell.
Ribosomes are the "protein assemblers" of a eukaryotic cell.
Mitochondria
Mitochondria are the cell's power producers. They convert energy into forms that are usable by the cell.
Mitochondria are the cell's power producers. They convert energy into forms that are usable by the cell.
The Endoplasmic Reticulum
The endoplasmic reticulum is an extensive network of membranes composed of both regions with ribosomes and regions without ribosomes.
The endoplasmic reticulum is an extensive network of membranes composed of both regions with ribosomes and regions without ribosomes.
The Golgi Complex
The Golgi complex or Golgi apparatus is responsible for manufacturing, warehousing and shipping certain cellular products.
The Golgi complex or Golgi apparatus is responsible for manufacturing, warehousing and shipping certain cellular products.
The Cytoskeleton
Explore the structure and function of the cytoskeleton in animal cells.
Explore the structure and function of the cytoskeleton in animal cells.
Lysosomes
Explore the structure and function of eukaryotic lysosomes.
Explore the structure and function of eukaryotic lysosomes.
Peroxisomes
Peroxisomes are bound by a single membrane and contain enzymes that produce hydrogen peroxide as a by-product.
Peroxisomes are bound by a single membrane and contain enzymes that produce hydrogen peroxide as a by-product.
Cilia and Flagella
Explore the structure and function of the movers of a eukaryotic cell, cilia and flagella.
Explore the structure and function of the movers of a eukaryotic cell, cilia and flagella.