Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is an important type of molecule that consists of a long chain of nucleotide units that transcribes DNA's instructions and translates those instructions into constructing proteins.
13.5: Tutorial: Removal of introns from RNA
13.5: Tutorial: Removal of introns from RNA,
Discover Biology 3rd Ed.,
W.W. Norton Company,
"Before the mRNA molecule produced during transcription can be used, enzymes in the nucleus must remo
http://nortonbooks.com/college/biology/animations/...
Difference between DNA and RNADifference between DNA and RNA,
By Rashida Khilawala,
Buzzle.com,
"Technically, ribonucleic acid and deoxyribonucleic acid sure sound alike. But lets face it, in the human body, redundancy does n
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/difference-between-...
DNA Makes RNADNA Makes RNA,
By John Kyrk,
See how it's done in this animation.
http://www.johnkyrk.com/DNAtranscription.html
DNA vs RNA - Difference and ComparisonDNA vs RNA - Difference and Comparison,
Diffen.com,
The first thing you will see here is a comparison chart showing DNA and RNA differences, unique features, stability, and more.
http://www.diffen.com/difference/DNA_vs_RNA
From RNA to Protein SynthesisFrom RNA to Protein Synthesis,
By michaelfreudiger,
YouTube.com,
Video length: 02:50.
http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Protein SynthesisProtein Synthesis,
by M.J. Farabee,
Estrella Mountain Community College,
A chapter from an online Biology Book; it's a college level course so it is at the AP biology level.
http://www2.estrellamountain.edu/faculty/farabee/b...
RNA AnimationRNA Animation,
By drrufusrajadurai,
July 10, 2007,
YouTube.com,
Video length: 04:42. Fascinating video but for advanced study.
http://www.youtube.com/watch...
RNA DiversityRNA Diversity,
Howard Hughes Medical Center,
A 15 slide presentation on the different forms that RNA can take.
http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/rna/rna_diversi...
RNA splicingRNA splicing,
Answers.com,
Visit the website for definition.
http://www.answers.com/topic/rna-splicing
RNA StructureRNA Structure,
Brightstorm Science Videos,
Video length: 03:58.
http://www.brightstorm.com/science/biology/molecul...
RNA Structure and FunctionRNA Structure and Function,
Web-books.com,
Excellent illustrations! Find information on mRNA (messenger), tRNA (transfer), and rRNA (ribosomal).
http://www.web-books.com/MoBio/Free/Ch3C.htm
RNA Translation: RNA makes proteinRNA Translation: RNA makes protein,
By John Kyrk,
Animated outline of RNA translation into protein
http://www.johnkyrk.com/DNAtranslation.html
RNA vs. DNARNA vs. DNA,
By Sean Thurston, Shaun Wright, Sarah Bird and David Wimhurst,
A powerpoint presentation created by students on DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, their differences and similarities.
http://www.kett6.net/powerpoint/AS_genetics_2.ppt
RNA was the first genetic molecule
RNA was the first genetic molecule,
DNA Learning Center,
Cold Springs Laboratory,
Provides a concept, animation, gallery, video, and more.
http://www.dnaftb.org/26/
RNAiRNAi,
NOVA,
PBS.org,
"A wayward petunia leads to the discovery of modest little molecules with enormous medical promise." Video Length: 15:00.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/rnai.html
The Three Roles of RNA in Protein SynthesisThe Three Roles of RNA in Protein Synthesis,
Molecular Cell Biology. 4th edition,
U.S. National Library of Medicine,
W.F. Freeman publishers offer this in-depth content; it's a combination of tex
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK21603/
What Is RNA and What Does It Do?What Is RNA and What Does It Do?,
By Tami Port,
Science Prof Online,
"Article Summary: Ribonucleic acid (RNA) functions as genetic messengers and builders of the cellular world. Here are the basi
http://www.scienceprofonline.com/genetics/ribonucl...
What is RNA?What is RNA?,
Written by S.E. Smith,
Wisegeek.com,
"Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a chain of nucleotides present in the cells of all life. RNA has a number of important functions for living organisms
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-rna.htm