Cell structure

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By: The Cell City team (The Open University)

Posted under Across the Sciences, Biology, Natural History, Chemistry

The structure of a cell resembles the structure of a city - find out how with our interactive exploration.

16 May

2002

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From the huge to the microscopic - exploring cells from a city perspective. Read more : OU on the BBC: Cell City

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From the nucleus to the cell membrane - we explore the similarities between a cell's structure and a city. (If you have a slower computer... Read more : Cells are like cities [Simple version]

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The Cell City team (The Open University)

This Open University programme explored the similarities between cities and the cells in all our bodies. It was first shown in 2002.

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