Explore free A-level Biology revision articles about cell organelles, including the nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum, chloroplasts, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, vacuoles and centrioles. These explanations can support students studying AQA, OCR A or Edexcel Salters–Nuffield Biology, although the precise content required varies between exam boards.
Cell organelles revision articles
- The Nucleus – Cell Organelles Ep 1
Cell organelles, or subcellular structures, are specialised to carry out certain functions. The main function of the nucleus is to contain the genetic material (DNA)… Continue Reading → - The Mitochondria – Cell Organelles Ep 2
I believe it is said in meme culture that the mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell. I’m not going to pretend to know why… Continue Reading → - Ribosomes and the RER – Cell Organelles Ep 3
Ribosomes Ribosomes are very small organelles often drawn as dots in diagrams. They are free in the cytoplasm or attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum… Continue Reading → - Chloroplasts – Cell Organelles Ep 4
So far, all the organelles we have looked at (the nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes and RER) are found in both animal and plant cells. Today’s organelle,… Continue Reading → - The Golgi Apparatus and Lysosomes – Cell Organelles Ep 5
Today we are going to take a look at the Golgi apparatus (sometimes called the Golgi body or Golgi complex) and its role in the… Continue Reading → - The SER, Vacuole, and Centriole – Cell Organelles Ep 6
We have come to the end of our cell organelle series! Today we are going to be looking at the remaining organelles in the A-Level… Continue Reading →
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