Cell Structure Deep Dive
Explore the building blocks of life through interactive discovery
Interactive Cell Biology Video
3:45 minutes
Cell Organelles Explorer
Click on each organelle to learn its function. Isaac, use your analytical skills to identify patterns!
Nucleus
Control center of the cell
Mitochondria
Powerhouse of the cell
Ribosomes
Protein factories
Cell Membrane
Protective barrier
Vacuole
Storage compartment
Chloroplast
Photosynthesis center
Cell Discovery Timeline
Click through the timeline to see how cell theory developed. Perfect for your analytical mind, Isaac!
1665 - Robert Hooke
First observed "cells" in cork
1674 - Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Discovered living cells
1838-1839 - Schleiden & Schwann
Formulated cell theory
Quick Knowledge Check
Test Your Understanding
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?