biol+3+web+resources

A list of internet resources that you may find useful. You understanding of biology will be enhanced the more you read about concepts from a variety of sources.

**General** [] GTAC is a great site specifically designed to cater for VCE biology. Check out the G-casts section.

[] this site will allow you to make your own set of flash cards to help with the terminology. You can also share your flash sets with others. Even better it links with facebook, so while you are chatting away with each other why not also have you own competitions on terminology. Have a try and if you think it will be useful spread the word.

[] A few of last year's biol clan said that podcards were really useful. So check out the above site, there is a small cost though.

**Cell structure** http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/ an absolutely fantastic site for you to get a good idea of the 3D nature of cells and its organelles.animations and voice overs included. Must viewing.

**Biomacromolecules** [|polymerisation] not too complex animation of condensation polymerisation highlighting all the key terms you need to know. many other animations are available in other chapters of this textbook "the Cell-a molecular approach" but be aware that this is aimed at university level

**Plasma membrane** http://telstar.ote.cmu.edu/biology/downloads/membranes/index.html this is a single page that covers the basics really well, includes some basic animations and lots of relevant information. Defintely worth a look!

http://www.ibiblio.org/virtualcell/textbook/chapter3/cm.htm here is another site that covers the strucutre and function of the plasma membrane very well. It also describes the different roles of proteins within the plasma membrane. Do not worry about the section called symports. Also worth a look.

[|endocytosis] good summary of the process, phagocytosis and pinocytosis, no mention of receptor-mediated endocytosis though

**Metabolic pathways** [|wisconsin on line] for a general look at cell respiration click on the "metabolic pathways" animation. you will also find animations on many other areas that may be useful for you.

[|enzymes] both these animations give a good account of the role of enzymes.

[|photosynthesis] good overview of the process broken up into the various stages.

[|respiration] from the same site as above (bbc education) a good summary of the stages of respiration.

**Applications of molecular biology** [|Proteomics] Visit the site on proteomics and click on "The Basics" section for a recap on DNA to proteins.

**Homeostasis** [] A simple interactive animation that covers the main types of regulatory mechanisms we have already looked at.

** Plant responses **

[] An excellent web page that summarises plant responses. Some really cool movies (quite short) that show the effects of phototropism and gravitropism.


 * Cell communication **

[] [] [] The above three pages come from the learn genetics site from university of utah and will give you an excellent insight into cellcommunication that will help you revise and reinforce your understanding. An absolute must to check out.