Sciences: Year Seven: Topic 4 - Cell structure and function

This Britannica article will provide you with information and images about cell structure, Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes, Organelles and their functions.

Plant and animal cells contain structures called organelles. Each type of organelle carries out a specific function that keeps cells alive. Watch this clip for an explanation about how organelles work.

Take an animated tour inside a Eukaryotic cell. Discover the different compartments (organelles) and structures. Travel across the plasma membrane and see how different particles enter a cell. Learn about the cytoskeleton, which is the network of fibres that help maintain the shape of the cell. See how the DNA is packaged inside a central compartment called the nucleus.

This short article explains the difference between animal and plant cells.
You can even take a quiz to test your knowledge.

This article explains the function of cells and their different parts. For related diagrams and images click on the camera symbol within the document.

Watch this clip to explore the differences between plant and animal cells.

Read this article for information about different types of microscopes and their uses. You will also have access to images and links to other related information. Remember to use your GenConnect username and password to log on to the Britannica database.

Explore how to use a light microscope. This animation also includes information about electron microscopes