Cell Surface Area Interactive Demo

Examines the internal architecture of the cell, the mechanics of the plasma membrane, and how cells maintain internal environments through transport and compartmentalization. Cell Surface Area Interactive Demo turns that idea into something you can manipulate directly and watch respond.

Examines the internal architecture of the cell, the mechanics of the plasma membrane, and how cells maintain internal environments through transport and compartmentalization. It focuses on Subcellular Organelles (Nucleus, Ribosomes, ER, Golgi, Mitochondria, Chloroplasts), Cell Size and Surface Area-to-Volume Ratio, Fluid Mosaic Model of the Plasma Membrane, Selective Permeability, Passive and Active Transport, Tonicity and Osmoregulation from the “Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function” section.

You can drag elements directly on the canvas. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.

AP Biology is an introductory college-level course that explores the complexity of living organisms through inquiry-based investigations and hands-on laboratory work. The curriculum is organized around four Big Ideas: E… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function” section. Open the full AP Biology course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/ap-biology-a0d91331-c38b-490d-a302-894c6bcc3c53 for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.

You'll build intuition for Subcellular Organelles (Nucleus, Ribosomes, ER, Golgi, Mitochondria, Chloroplasts), Cell Size and Surface Area-to-Volume Ratio, Fluid Mosaic Model of the Plasma Membrane, Selective Permeability, Passive and Active Transport, Tonicity and Osmoregulation — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on AP Biology alone.