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Cell Biology Animations and Movies

 
     
   
 
 
The following animations and movies are from a collection compiled and hosted by North Harris College for use with their Advanced Placement program. The formats most commonly used are Flash®, Shockwave® and Authorware. QuickTime® and Windows Media Player® are also used.


Cellular Structure and Function Mitosis / Meiosis Cellular Transport DNA Replication, Sequencing, Mutation Transcription and Translation Cellular Respiration
 
 
General Sites for Cell Biology
 
     
   
 
Kimball's Biology Pages 
A comprehensive biology site created and maintained by John W. Kimball, a retired graduate of Harvard College where he taught immunology. 
Molecular Biology Web Book 
A free web book, covering such topics as Cells and viruses, protein structure, DNA and Cell division. 
NIH: Using technology to study cellular and molecular biology 
Using Technology to Study Cellular and Molecular Biology—developed with the the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)—is a creative, inquiry-based instruction program designed to promote active learning and stimulate student interest in medical topics. 

 
 
Microscopy 
 
     
   
 
A Guide to Microscopy and Microanalysis 
A comprehensive annotated listing of sites in electron, light, confocal, laser, scanning probe, nuclear magnetic, x-ray microscopy, image analysis, nondestructive evaluation, spectroscopy, surface science. 
Biological Applications of Electron and Light Microscopy 
A site devoted to links providing images taken with electron microscopes of insects, worms, plants, cells, and microorganisms. 
Histology 
Part of the University of Kansas. Great source of histology slides ranging from cell structure to human physiology.
History of the Light Microscope 
Learn about the history of light microscope from the creation of the first lens to microscopes of the 19th century.
Images from the Microscope 
Explore the world of optical microscopy. Check out the photo gallery and have fun with the virtual microscopy. 
Magnetic Resonance Microscopy 
MRM is basically MRI at a microscopic level. MRI can be accomplished at almost any hospital but for acquiring MRM data sets of the type we have worked with, there are only a few facilities world wide. All of our scans have been done at the Duke University Center for In Vivo Microscopy.
Microscopy-UK  
From this home page you can visit image galleries, movies, 3D microscopy, books, projects, join the club and more.
Mimivirus - Unintelligent Design  
With the recent discovery of a truly monstrous virus, scientists are again casting about for how best to characterize these spectral life-forms. The new virus, officially known as Mimivirus (because it mimics a bacterium), is detailed in this Discover article.
Scanning Electron Microscope 
Learn about how scanning electron microscopes work and view  the image gallery. There are also teacher resources on using microscopes for in the classroom. 
University of Delaware - Histology 
Mammalian Histology at the University of Delaware is taught at a comprehensive level and concentrates heavily on human tissues and organ systems. A sizeable collection of color light microscopic images as well as black and white electron microscopic images have been archived and can be accessed by links with this home page.

 
 
Cell Structure and Transport
 
     
   
 
Animal Cells 
Part of J Kimball's website, this page looks at the organelles present in animal cells.
Aquaporins 
Information on Aquaporins from the Biomedical Hypertext site.
Cell Breakage and Fractionation 
Part of the Access Excellence site, uses diagrams to explain the process of cell fractionation. 
CELLS alive! 
Investigate many aspects of cellular biology: how cells move, how a lymphocyte kills cells, cell sizes compared, cellular chemotaxis, cell suicide and more. 
Nanoworld 
From this home page explore many aspects of cellular biology. Enter the image gallery to view images of cells and cell structures or investigate the use and application of electron microscopy through the TEM and SEM pages.
The Virtual Cell 
This allows you to cut into a 'virtual plant cell' in real time and view its internal structure. A worthwhile visit. Includes electron micrographs of plant cell structures. Includes a movie of ATP synthesis in the chloroplast.
Transport in and out of Cells
Learn about cellular transport with these excellent diagrams. Well worth a look. 

 
 
Biochemistry 
 
     
   
 
Calvin Cycle 
Part of the AP biology Training page, this is an animated diagram displaying in several steps the Calvin Cycle.
 
Cellular Respiration 
A look at the structure of mitochondria, and the process involved in cellular respiration.
CHAPTER 7: Metabolism and Biochemistry
Learn about enzymes: how they work, the lock and key model, substrate specificity, cofactors, enzyme inhibitors, plus more.
Electron Transport Chain 
Part of the AP biology Training page, this is an animated diagram displaying in several steps the Electron transport Chain.
Energy and Enzymes 
Written in note form, this site looks at energetic systems, enzymes and enzyme activity.
 
Energy, Enzymes, and Catalysis Problem Set 
Part of the Biology Project website, progress through the tutorial and learn more about enzymes.
Enzymes 
An introduction to enzymes and their role as a catalyst. Includes competitive inhibition, enzyme cofactors, a closer look at factors affecting enzyme action, and regulation of enzyme activity.
Krebs Cycle  
This is an animated diagram displaying in several steps the Krebs cycle starting with the condensation of Acetyl CoA with Oxaloacetate.
Learning about Photosynthesis 
Hosted by Arizona State University, this site provides a list of other web sites about photosynthesis and is aimed at school students.
 
Reactions and Enzymes 
This website introduces us to endergonic and exergonic reactions, oxidation and reduction, catabolism and anabolism, enzymes and inhibition.
TCA Cycle 
Part of the AP biology Training page, this is an animated diagram displaying in several steps the Tricarboxylic cycle.
The Biology Project: Biochemistry 
This website allows you to take tutorials and then test your knowledge. Learn about enzymes, metabolism, photosynthesis, plus more. Also includes other online resources.

 
 
Cell Division
 
     
   
 
 
Cell Division: Binary fission and mitosis 
Provided by Estrella Mountain Community College. this chapter covers the cell cycle, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell division, and the phases of mitosis. Well worth a look.
Cell Division: Meiosis and sexual reproduction 
Provided by Estrella Mountain Community College. this chapter covers ploidy, lifecycles, the phases of meiosis, gameotigenesis, and a comparison of mitosis and meiosis.
Mitosis and Meiosis 
A very brief illustration by the access excellence web site, comparing mitosis and meiosis.
The Cell Cycle & Mitosis Tutorial 
This web tutorial explains the mechanics of the cell cycle and mitosis. Using clear diagrams and easily understandable text, the explanations are followed up by a number of problems. This tutorial is part of the greater site that is The Biology Project.
 

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