Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning: The Rna Message Is Sometimes Edited
The discovery that mRNA is not an exact copy of the DNA is the topic of this section from the DNA Learning Center. This multimedia article includes animations, pictures, video, biographical information, and quiz questions that are...
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Biology Animation Library: Dolan Dna Learning Center
A step-by-step animation shows how introns are removed during RNA splicing.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Rn Ai: Slicing, Dicing and Serving Your Cells
RNA, the genetic messenger, makes sure the DNA recipe gives your cells exactly what they ordered. But sometimes that means inhibiting some other RNA that got the recipe wrong. This process is called RNA interference (RNAi), and it acts...
PBS
Pbs Nova: Rna Virtual Lab
Play the role of a molecular engineer by solving RNA folding puzzles. Then take these new skills to Eterna, and design RNAs that could be at the heart of future life-saving therapies.
PBS
Pbs: Nova Labs: The Rna Origin of Life
Learn about the RNA world hypothesis through short animations, informational text, and interactive questions in this virtual lab.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Biology: Dna, Rna, and Protein Synthesis
In this online mini-course learners distinguish between the structure, functions, and processes involved with DNA and RNA.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Learn Genetics: Bringing Rna Into View
What molecules were involved in the origin of life? This series explores the roles of RNA, DNA, and protein. Special attention is given to RNA because of its ability to perform several tasks necessary for life processes. All of the...
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Biology: Rna Splicing
A step-by-step animation shows how introns are removed during RNA splicing.
Other
Molecular Biology Notebook: Structure of Rna
Read about the structure of RNA, its components, and how they fit together. This source includes visual aids to help you and a list of the different kinds of RNA and their functions.
University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg: Transcription
A discussion of the three forms of RNA in a higher level fashion than most sites. More depth, higher vocabulary needed.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Eukaryotic Pre M Rna Processing
Learn about the role of the chemical groups on the ends of the pre-mRNA called the 5' cap and poly-A tail. Also learn about splicing, introns, and exons.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Translation of Rna to Protein
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The mRNA, which is transcribed from the DNA in the nucleus, carries the directions for the protein-making process. mRNA tells the ribosome how to create a specific...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Types of Rna
A brief overview presenting the three types of RNA responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.
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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Rna: The Basics
A website reviewing over the basics of the RNA nucleotide.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Rna Origin of Life Quiz
Try this quiz about RNA and the origin of life.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 3.6 Rna
Learn about the structure and function of RNA in the body.
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 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: Types of Rna: Lesson 4
This lesson will introduce the three types of RNA and describe how they are used within a cell. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Types of RNA."
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: Types of Rna: Lesson 2
This lesson will introduce the three types of RNA and describe how they are used within a cell. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Types of RNA."