Anatomical Section

Cellular Inventory

Realistic Physical Rendering (PBR)

SCULPTING CELLULAR STRUCTURE...

REAL MICROSCOPY

Cell in transverse diorama. Spin to explore and click on the organelles to identify them.

Structure

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Micrograph / Actual Scheme

Structural Anatomy

Physiological Function

Biological Data

Recreated Microscopic Catalog

Reliable biological samples with real microscopy photographs and SVG diagrams.

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Interactive Double Helix. Select the nitrogenous bases (steps).

Structural Biochemistry

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Pair 1

Chromosome 1

Autosome

Anatomy and G Banding

General Structure and Function

Vital Gene Regulation

Pathologies and Mutations

Karyotype Selection

5' ➔ 3'

Messenger RNA (mRNA)

Portable Genetic Codex

Transcribed copy of a DNA gene. It transports codons from the cell nucleus to the ribosome, dictating the exact sequence to make a vital protein.

Origin: Synthesized by RNA polymerase II in the nucleus.
Maturation: Suffer splicing (intron cutting), addition of 5' cap and 3' poly-A tail.
Half life: Very short. It degrades quickly.

Anticodon

Transfer RNA (tRNA)

The Molecular Adapter

Molecule folded in the shape of a cloverleaf. It has an anticodon at one end that reads the mRNA, and at the other it carries the specific amino acid that must be assembled.

Structure: ~76-90 nucleotides with internal loops.
Specificity: It joins the 3' CCA end.
Reading: Its anticodon binds to the mRNA codon on the ribosome.

60S 40S

Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

The Enzyme Factory

It forms the complex physical structure of ribosomes. It functions as a "ribozyme", directly catalyzing the formation of peptide bonds between amino acids.

Synthesis: It is assembled in the nucleolus.
Active sites: It creates the A, P and E gaps for the tRNA step.
Catalysis: Catalyzes the peptide bond.

Time Line

Cellular Division

Explore the life cycle and division of cells in its key phases.

Division Type

Division Phases

prophase

Process Description

What's happening?

Molecular Details

Interactive Arcade

Simulation Laboratory

Visually and interactively participate in the real biochemical processes of the cell.