Immerse your students in the study of cell biology with this self-paced CD-ROM. It’ll help them develop a clearer visual understanding of the complex structures and vital activities that constitute life on the microscopic level. It’ll also show them how cellular and bodily health are interrelated, so they can learn to look at the science of biology the way medical researchers do.

The CD-ROM is divided into seven sections:

• “What Is a Cell?” introduces the subject of cell biology

• “Cell Types” distinguishes between eukaryotes and prokaryotes

• “Cell Structure and Organelles” goes inside plant and animal cells

• “Cell Functions” explains homeostasis; the basic functions of a cell; the roles of DNA, RNA, and ribosomes in protein synthesis; the processes of and relationship between cellular respiration and photosynthesis; and cellular reproduction in both single-celled and multicellular organisms

• “Cells Working Together” makes the connection between intracellular functions and the workings of organs and entire organisms; examples of the specialized properties of nerve cells, white blood cells, stem cells, and microbes provide a “big picture” perspective

• “Cell Invasion and Mutation” investigates how normal cell functions can be disrupted by HIV and other viruses, bacterial infection, cancer, and genetic mutation; vaccination is also covered

• “Test Your Knowledge” assesses student mastery of the disc’s contents with a feedback-giving multiple-choice quiz

After using this CD-ROM, your students will be able to…

• State that all living organisms are composed of one or more cells

• Describe the structures and functions that are common to all cells and identify the differences between various types of cells

• Explain the functions of common cell organelles

• Identify the various types of single-cell organisms and their traits

• Name the basic parts and functions of DNA and RNA

• Identify and describe the stages of meiosis and mitosis

System requirements:

• PC platform: Windows 95, 98 NT4, Me, 2000, XP.

• Macintosh platform: OS 8.x, 9.x, 10.x.

A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is included. Correlates to the National Science Standards from the National Academy of Sciences and the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Project 2061. A Cambridge Educational Production. Recommended for grades 8-12. Networkable. Can be used with both Windows and Macintosh.