Cell Biology
The study of the cell, including mitosis and meiosis
The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all known living organisms. Cell biology is a field of science that studies cells including their physiology, their structure, and their life cycle. Fundamentals of cell biology include the processes of mitosis and meiosis. Through these processes cells replicate genetic material in preparation for cell division, endowing future cells with instructions for life.
Materials for Cell Biology
Animation
Cell Size and Scale
Description: An interactive animation illustrating the size of cells and cellular components
- Source: Genetics Science Learning Center at the University of Utah
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- URL: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/scale/
Articles/Research
Inside the Cell
Description: Science education booklet exploring the cell
- Source: National Institute of General Medical Sciences
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- URL: http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/insidethecell/
Studying cells
Description: A fact sheet on cells
- Source: National Institute of General Medical Sciences
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- URL: http://www.nigms.nih.gov/Education/FactSheet_Cells.htm
What Students Want to Know About Cells
Description: NIH scientists answer questions from middle and high school students about the cell and careers in research
- Source: National Institute of General Medical Sciences
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- URL: http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/insidelifescience/what-students-want-to-know-about-cells.html
Games
Inside the Cell
Description: A cell biology crossword puzzle
- Source: National Institute of General Medical Sciences
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- URL: http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/insidethecell/index_cw.html
Test Your Science IQ
Description: A cell biology quiz for high school students
- Source: National Institute of General Medical Sciences
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- URL: http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/classroom/quiz/vhtml/hs_questions.html
Interactive Tutorials
Amazing Cells
Description: Information, interactive tutorials, and animations on the structure and function of cells
- Source: Genetics Science Learning Center at the University of Utah
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- URL: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/
Label the Cell and the DNA
Description: An activity on labeling diagrams of a cell, chromosome, and DNA
- Source: NeoK-12
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- URL: http://www.neok12.com/diagram/Genetics-01.htm
Structure of an Animal Cell
Description: An online activity labeling an animal cell
- Source: NeoK-12
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- URL: http://www.neok12.com/diagram/Cell-Structures-02.htm
