Cell Anatomy

Journey into the Cell
Take a journey into the cell to find out about prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Prokaryotes
Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms that are the earliest and most primitive forms of life on earth.

Journey into the Cell
A multi-part series about the structure of the fundamental unit of life -- the cell.

The Nucleus
Explore the structure and function of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells.

Mitochondria
Mitochondria are the cell's power producers. They convert energy into forms that are usable by the cell.

Ribosomes
Explore the structure and function of eukaryotic ribosomes.

The Endoplasmic Reticulum
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 Cytoskeleton
Explore the structure and function of the cytoskeleton in animal cells.

Lysosomes
Explore the structure and function of eukaryotic lysosomes.

Peroxisomes
Explore the structure and function of eukaryotic peroxisomes.

Cilia and Flagella
Explore the structure and function of the movers of a eukaryotic cell, cilia and flagella.