Curated OER
Virus Tracker
Sixth graders will simulate the spread of a virus such as HIV through a population by "sharing" (but not drinking) the water in a plastic cup with several classmates. Although invisible, the water in a few of the cups will already be...
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.
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...
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.
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: Gene Translation: Rna to Protein
Very good description of the process of translation with a good graphic to go along with it. Includes a chart classifying all of the RNA Codons.
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Transcription of Dna to Rna
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] DNA is located in the nucleus. Proteins are made on ribosomes in the cytoplasm. Remember that information in a gene is converted into mRNA, which carries the...
University of Missouri
Biotech Adventures: Rna
This competent site provides a basic introduction to RNA and then focuses on composition, transcription, and processing.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Transcription of Dna to Rna
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The process of transcription is defined and discussed in protein synthesis. Students will learn about mRNA processing and know the significance of polyadenylation.
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
Molecular Biology Notebook: From Rna to Proteins
Read about the three-phase process of protein synthesis. This resource includes helpful diagrams and detailed information about initiation, 3 steps of elongation, and termination.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Transcription From Dna to M Rna
Access Excellence offers a graphical representation of the process of transcription from DNA to mRNA. A short explanation accompanies the diagram.
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...
Nature Research
Scitable: Nucleic Acid Structure and Function
Get an in-depth look at the importance of DNA with this library of information on nucleic acid structure and function. Understand the structure and function of DNA by exploring topics in the chemical structure of DNA, organization of DNA...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Overview of Transcription
Find out about the process of transcription, where the DNA sequence of a gene is transcribed to make an RNA molecule.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Genes, Dna, and Mutations
A good Access Excellence site with an introduction to the processes of transcription and translation, leading to a student modeling activity.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: What Is a Stop Codon?
A stop codon is a nucleotide triplet in messenger RNA that signals the end of a protein during the translation process. Read about how this works, the different types of stop codons, and how a mutation can sometimes occur.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna Learning Center: Transcription & Translation: M Rna Splicing
Once a gene has been located and transcribed into mRNA, it must first be edited before it can be translated into a protein. This editing process is called splicing it involves removing non-coding regions called "introns", leaving only...
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Transcription & Translation: Translation
This animation demonstrates the process of RNA translation that ultimately results in a new protein. [2:04]
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Transcription & Translation: Translation Advanced
Dig a little deeper into the intricate role of RNA in DNA translation during the process of protein synthesis. [3:03]
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Protein Synthesis
Learn about a major function of cells, protein synthesis. Find out about the process in which cells manufacture this biochemical compound.
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."