CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Rna
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] DNA contains the instructions to create proteins, but it does not make proteins itself. DNA is located in the nucleus, which it never leaves, while proteins are made...
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University of Maryland
Univ. Of Maryland: Master of Chemical and Life Sciences: Dna Bracelets [Pdf]
Using a bead-bracelet simulation, construct a sequence of amino acids. Then, discover the effects of silent, point, and frameshift mutations.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Human Genome Project: Project Information
This site provides from the Human Genome Project provides basic information on the Human Genome Project. Among the items discussed is how genome sequencing is done, as well as information about the genome and proteome.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Protein Synthesis Study Guide
This study guide on protein synthesis covers key terminology, protein molecules and the genetic code, RNA types and their roles, transcription, translation, and a few misconceptions. It is available for download with free registration.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Protein Synthesis
A website giving information on protein synthesis and the key players, RNA. Learn about the three types of RNA and how they work together to make proteins with instructions from DNA.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Protein Synthesis in the Cellular Factory Quiz
Try this quiz about RNA's role in protein synthesis.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 3.6 Rna
Learn about the structure and function of RNA in the body.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Early Experiments on the Genetic Code
Read a passage about early experiments on the genetic code and answer the follow-up questions.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Control of Gene Expression Quiz
Take this 32 question quiz on control of gene expression. The quiz is multiple choice.
New York University
Model of the Four Nucleotide Bases in Rna
The 3-D model of Cytosine (C), Uracil (U), Adenine (A), and Guanine (G), the four nucleotide bases in RNA. Requires the CHIME plug-in to view the models, or they can be viewed statically in .gif format
University of Arizona
University of Arizona/biochemistry
Tutorial provides an overview of the structural features of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
University of Missouri
Biotech Adventures: Rna
This competent site provides a basic introduction to RNA and then focuses on composition, transcription, and processing.
Other
Acadia University: Structure of Dna and Rna
This site from the Acadia University provides the basic structure of DNA and RNA and a decent compare/contrast between the two.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Endoplasmic Reticulum: Lesson 4
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of both rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum. It is 4 of 6 in the series titled "Endoplasmic Reticulum."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids: Lesson 1
This lesson presents how the structure and function of nucleic acids pertain to living things. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Transcription: Lesson 2
This lesson will explain how the process of transcription is used to create RNA, complementary to a cell's DNA. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Transcription."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Transcription: Lesson 3
This lesson will explain how the process of transcription is used to create RNA, complementary to a cell's DNA. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Transcription."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Translation: Lesson 2
This lesson will explain how the process of translation is used to create proteins from RNA. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Translation."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Translation: Lesson 3
This lesson will explain how the process of translation is used to create proteins from RNA. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Translation."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Codons: Lesson 2
This lesson will introduce codons, and describe how they are used in protein synthesis. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Codons."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Codons: Lesson 5
This lesson will introduce codons, and describe how they are used in protein synthesis. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Codons."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Common Features of All Forms of Life: Lesson 2
This lesson presents the features that are common among all forms of living things. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Common Features of All Forms of Life."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Common Features of All Forms of Life: Lesson 3
This lesson presents the features that are common among all forms of living things. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Common Features of All Forms of Life."
Other
The Human Genome Organisation
This is HUGO's website, it contains vital information on the Human Genome Project.