Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Maurice Wilkins Nobel Lecture
Download and read Maurice Wilkins Nobel Lecture "The molecular configuration of nucleic acids." This lecture, originally given December 11, 1961, is available in pdf format.
PBS
Nova: Picturing the Molecules of Life
Retrace the development of our knowledge of nucleic acids by viewing pictures of nucleic acids (both DNA and RNA) taken in 1952, 1973, 1979, 1980, 1984 and 2001.
Other
North Dakota State: Central Dogma
Information about how DNA is viewed in modern biology (it is at the center) and what its role is.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: James Watson Biographical
Read about James Dewey Watson, the co-recipient of the 1962 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work with Franice Crick on decoding the structure of DNA. This article includes information on both Watson's personal life and public career.
Other
Letters of Note: A Most Important Discovery
Read a letter that Francis Crick wrote to his son shortly before Crick and Watson published their findings about the structure of DNA. In the letter, Crick clearly describes how the double helix structure works.
Nature Research
Scitable: Gene Expression and Regulation
Investigate gene expression with this collection of resources that explains how DNA is expressed to make RNA, how genes are turned "on" and "off", and what must occur for transcription to happen. The webpage explores gene expression by...
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.
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/dna Structure Activity
Activity based on the use of computer enhanced molecular images, might be worth the effort for an AP class to try.
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...
Other
North Dakota State: Dna Structure
A brief text overview of DNA structure and an introduction or mention of the various forms of DNA.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna Interactive: Timeline
The history of the discovery and work with DNA is located in this totally interactive timeline. Parts of the timeline are displayed using short movies, animation and flash.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Francis Crick
Discover Francis Crick, British molecular biologist, physicist, and neuroscientist who jointly won a Nobel Prize for his discoveries concerning the molecular structure of nucleic acids.
BioMan Biology
Bio Man Biology: Life Chemistry Quizzes
Two multiple-choice quizzes, one on the processes and types of biological molecules, the other on the structure and replication of DNA.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Francis Crick Biographical
Read about the co-recipient of the 1962 Nobel Prize in Medicine. This biography includes a picture of Crick as well as information on his personal life. Most focus, however, is on his scientific contributions and discoveries "concerning...
University of Arizona
University of Arizona/biochemistry
Tutorial provides an overview of the structural features of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Problemas De Icidos Nucleicos Y Material Genetico
Learn the fundamentals of nucleic acids and how they experience the processes of replication and translation with the series of problems presented here. The correct answers have a brief explanation to reinforce the theories and incorrect...
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.
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.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Virus Structure
View a colorful 3-D diagrams of viruses and learn about how their structure helps them infect plants, animals, and bacteria.
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Metabolism and Replication
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How organisms get energy and replicate.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Metabolism and Replication
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How organisms get energy and replicate.
University of California
Cog Web: Can Matter Store Active Information?
This site provides a timeline of historical events in regards to discovery and research on genetics.