Sophia Learning
Sophia: Endoplasmic Reticulum: Lesson 3
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of both rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum. It is 3 of 6 in the series titled "Endoplasmic Reticulum."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Endoplasmic Reticulum: Lesson 1
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of both rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum. It is 1 of 6 in the series titled "Endoplasmic Reticulum."
Other
Human Genome Sequencing Center (Baylor College of Med)
Resource presents information about the human genome sequencing project and has links to other genome projects besides the Human Genome Project.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Dna Replication
This site from Ohio State University provides a good outline of the process of replicating DNA. The outline contains a numerous amount of embedded vocabulary links, illustrations of the process and also review questions and solutions.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Protein Synthesis
An online slideshow and animation describing the process of protein synthesis.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Intro to Gene Expression (Central Dogma)
Learn how genes in DNA can provide instructions for proteins. Understand the central dogma of molecular biology: DNA, RNA, protein.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Nucleic Acids
Discover the structure and function of DNA and RNA, and understand nucleotides and polynucleotides.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: T Rn as and Ribosomes
Learn about structure and roles of transfer RNAs and ribosomes including codons, anticodons, and wobble. Also find out about Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Regulation After Transcription
Learn the importance of alternative splicing, miRNAs, and siRNAs, translation initiation factors, and protein modifications during the process of protein synthesis.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Rna
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of RNA and its three main types.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Genetic Code
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduces the genetic code and how to read it.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Rna
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this interactive you will observe the model and use your knowledge of chemistry to correctly complete the legend. You will need a sign-in to access this media, but it will be worth your time!
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Translation of Rna to Protein
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses translation in protein synthesis.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Central Dogma of Molecular Biology
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the central dogma of molecular biology.
Other
Science: Profile: Sid Altman
Sid Altman is a Nobel Prize winning chemist. He won the award in 1989 for his discovery of catalytic RNA. Read some interesting facts about his life and accomplishments.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids
A podcast lesson providing a brief overview of the function of the macromolecules, nucleic acids. [0:38]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids: Lesson 2
This lesson presents how the structure and function of nucleic acids pertain to living things. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Types of Rna
A brief overview presenting the three types of RNA responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.
Other
Oregon State University: Barleyworld
This is a site about barley that contains a list on the left with a link to a page about the North American Barley Genome Project.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Dna Rna Protein
Through illustrations and data, viewers will understand either basic or advanced levels of DNA replication, RNA transcription, and protein translation. Click on images to move through this interactive program.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Ribose vs. Deoxyribose
Explains what ribose and deoxyribose are, their chemical structure and properties, similarities and differences, their functions, and their biological importance.
National Human Genome Research Institute
Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications Research Program
This is the official division for researching the implications of the Human Genome Project. Find out about topics being discussed involving the ethics of the program, how it is socially accepted, and what sort of legislature is involved...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The Northern Blot vs. Southern Blot Technique
The Northern blot and the Southern blot are two methods used to analyze DNA and RNA. Each technique is described, its purpose, and the methodology. A table comparing features of each is provided.
Other
Clark County Schools: Rna & Protein Synthesis: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
This is one lesson in a larger learning module. In it, students investigate the essential question: How does DNA get the genetic message out so proteins can be built?