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Eureka Science: Dna Structure
A good site for information on DNA structure that we can all grasp. Fun animations make the topic less threatening.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning
At DNA from the Beginning, choose from classical genetics, molecules of genetics, genetic organization and control. Each concept is explained through animation, an image gallery, video interviews, biographies and links.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Biology Animation Library: Dolan Dna Learning Center
A step-by-step animation shows how introns are removed during RNA splicing.
PBS
Nova: Journey Into Dna
Investigate the structure and function of DNA using this animated presentation.
University of Missouri
Biotech Adventures: Dna Replication
Replication 1, Replication 2, 5'to 3' direction, polymerase replication, and ligase replication are the topics delved into in this complete site. The text is supplemented with animation for clarity.
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
Dna From the Beginning: Chromosome Mapping
Alfred Sturtevant will describe his gene mapping research with fruit flies. This animated explanation will show how he bred fruit flies to determine the proximity of genes.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Biology: Rna Splicing
A step-by-step animation shows how introns are removed during RNA splicing.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Cell Division and Cancer
A complete, student-led lesson on cell structure, cell division, and cancer growth. Students work their way through illustrations and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at the end...
PBS
Pbs: Nova Labs: Protein Synthesis in the Cellular Factory
Watch short animations, read informational text, and make hypotheses about different aspects of protein synthesis.
Cells Alive
Cells Alive!
Animation studio that specializes in medical illustration lets you explore the structure and function of plant cells and animal cells, using videos and interactive graphics with clickable parts that lead to more detail.
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts: Rasmol & Chime
This site from the University of Massachusetts links to downloadable freeware (Rasmol and CHIME) which are required to view 3-D images common on organic chemistry tutorials.