Chapter 3

Chapter 3 - Cell Membrane Structure and Function

An explanation of Membrane Structure and Function from the Natural Toxins Research Center at Texas A&M University - includes graphics

Really high tech images of molecular modeling of membrane

Cell Membrane Tutorial - This exercise introduces the dynamic complexes of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids that comprise cell membranes.

Biological Membranes - includes a link for interactive biochemistry animations

Several animations from Dr. Berg at Winona St. University, includes Mouse/human hybrid cells evidence for fluidity of membranes, more evidence for fluidity of membranes, Simple diffusion, Facilitated diffusion, Na/K ATPase ATP "pump" a form of active transport, and exocytosis of secretion vesicle

Sidiffusion and osmosis (includes animation) at Oklahoma State University