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RATINGS: Sites are rated from 1 owl (good) to a high of 5 owls. Read more- Plant Cell
Introduce yourself to the plant cell by clicking on different parts and reading the detailed hyperlink that follows. Plant cells are very much like animal cells, but they have a cell wall, chloroplasts, and vacuoles. Learn how each part of the plant cell helps it function as a whole.
- Membrane Proteins
Plasma membranes are loaded with proteins. There are proteins that act as gates and signals and proteins that help recognize which cells belong to you and which are foreign invaders. Get the facts about plasma membrane proteins on this Western Kentucky University webpage.
Membrane Proteins Lecture Tune in to hear a professor talk about membrane proteins.
- Osmosis
Isotonic, hypotonic, hypertonic — oh, my! Osmosis is vital to every living thing on earth, and can determine the life or death of a cell. One example of the necessity of osmosis is water absorption in the small intestine. Discover the ins and outs of osmosis with the Colorado State University.
- The Virtual Cell Web Page
It's time for an adventure. Investigate the components of the cell membrane, and you'll realize that the membrane is vital to protect the cell and facilitate its functions. Review phospholipid structure and composition, proteins, transport, and cholesterol with the aid of short summaries and delightful graphics. This is the Virtual Cell Textbook's webpage on Cell Biology.
The Plasma Membrane
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