Web Links

These web links, organized by chapter, provide more information about topics covered in the text and will help in your study of organic chemistry.

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25

Chapter 1



What constitutes Organic Chemistry?
Brief overview of the main concerns of organic chemistry.

Nature of the Ionic Bond
Characteristics of ionic bonds.

The Nature of the Co-Valent Bond
Single, double, triple bonds and covalent bond polarity.

What are Lewis dot notation and how is it used?
How to read and write Lewis structures.

Questions On Chemical Bonding
Questions (with answers) on chemical bonding.

Exceptions To The Octet Rule
Two ways in which some atoms violate the Octet Rule.

Atomic Orbital Approach To Bonding
An introduction to hybridization.

The Octet Rule
A humorous song about the Octet Rule.

Molecular Geometry and Bonding
Many online quizes on the Octet Rule, bonding and Lewis structures.


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Chapter 2



Hydrocarbons
Illustrated overview of hydrocarbons.

Alkanes
Naming, physical and chemical properties of alkanes.

Alkenes and Alkynes
Naming, addition and hydrogenation reactions of alkenes.

Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Benzene as a representitive aromatic hydrocarbon.

Alcohols and Ethers, Organic Derivatives of Water
Nomenclature and major reactions of alcohols and ethers.

Organic Chemistry II
Adobe Acrobat files describing carboxylic acids, amines, phenols, and carbanions.

Amines
Nomenclature, chemical and physical properties of these derivatives of ammonia.

Alkyl Halides
Nucleophilic substitution reactions of alkyl halides.

Designer Drugs
Amine derivatives with psychological effects.

Ketones and Aldehydes Quiz
Self-assessment quiz on aldhehyde and ketone reactions.

Synthesis of Aldehydes and Ketones
Synthetic reactions of aldehydes and ketones, with links to information on specific catalysts.




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Chapter 3



Acid And Base pH Tutorial
All aspects of pH, with topical and cumulative quizzes.

Acid-Base FAQ's
Answers to frequently asked questions regarding pH.

Carboxylic Acids and Phenols
Slide show on structure, nomenclature, reactions and properties of carboxylic acids and phenols.

Acids and Derivatives with Chime!
Structures and typical reactions of carboxylic acids (requires Chime plugin).

Carboxylic Acids
Thorough review of nomenclature, properties and reactions of carboxylic acids.

Buffers for pH Control
Web-based form for designing buffer solutions.

Acid-Base Equilibria Tutorial
Web-based form that demonstrates the effects of pH, temperature and volume on the acid-base equilibrium of bromoacetic acid.




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Chapter 4



The Alkanes
Structures of several alkanes (requires Chime).

The Alkanes - Self Study Questions
Self-evaluation questions on alkanes.

Synthesis of Alkanes
Synthetic reactions of alkanes, with links to information on specific catalysts.

Reactions of Alkanes
Reactions of alkanes, with links to information on specific catalysts.

ELECTRONIC FLASH CARDS
Online flash card format for memorizing reactions of many classes of organic reactions.

A few rings to look at
Some representitive cyclic alkanes, with links to molecular coordinate files.

Cycloalkane Conformations
Interactive Chime visualizations of basic and substituted cycloalkane conformations.




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Chapter 5



Recent Literature Examples of Stereospecific Syntheses
A few examples of reactions where the stereochemistry of the production is maintained in the absence of racemization (requires Chime).

Stereochemistry Online
Exercises on the determination of chirality in organic molecules (requires Chime).

Chirality
ShockWave program on stereochemistry.

Chirality Tutorial
A Chime-based tutorial on stereochemistry.

Basic Stereochemistry
A series of brief descriptions on stereochemistry: isomers, diastereomers and prochirality.

Stereochemistry Resources
Links to publications, research groups and images related to stereochemistry.




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Chapter 6



Organic Reaction Animations: E2
QuickTime animations of E2 reactions using ball-and-stick and spacefilling representations.

Organic Reaction Animations: Friedel-Crafts
QuickTime animations of Friedel-Crafts reactions using ball-and-stick and spacefilling representations.

Nucleophilic Substitution and Elimination Reaction Chart
A chart of reaction type based on nucleophile and type of alkyl halide.

Nucleophilic Substitution Dry Laboratory
A self-assessment exercise on the steric and inductive effects in nucleophilic substition reactions using Chime.

Carbocation Stability
Brief discussion of carbocations using images generated by a quantum mechanics visualization program.

Review of Reaction Mechanisms
Synopsis of SN1, SN2, E1 and E2 reaction mechanisms.

Sizzling Organic Chemistry Dramas!
Short, humorous scripts for enacting four major reaction mechanisms.

SN1 and SN2
ShockWave program on SN1 and SN2 reactions.




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Chapter 7



Practice Questions for Chapter 5
Self-assessment questions on compound stability, reaction mechanisms and polymers.

Practice Questions for Chapter 6
Self-assessment questions on alkyne reactions and mechanisms.

Reactions of Alkynes
Reactions of alkynes, with links to information on specific catalysts.

Synthesis of Alkynes
Synthetic reactions of alkynes, with links to information on specific catalysts.

Alkyne Reactions and Syntheses Quiz
Self-assessment quiz on the material covered in the previous two links.

Alkenes and Alkynes II- Addition Reactions
Detailed outline of a large number of reactions.

The Alkyne Family
Illustrated overview of alkyne nomenclature, structure, reactions and synthesis.

Alkenes and Alkynes
Synopsis of nomenclature, stereoisomerism and reactions of alkenes and alkynes.




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Chapter 8



Simulated Reactions
Animations of several different types of simulated reactions.

Krebs Cycle II
The anti-Markovnikov addition of water across the double bond in one of the reactions in the Krebs cycle.

Alkenes and Alkynes II- Addition Reactions
Additions, hydrogenations, and oxidations of alkenes.

Unsymmetrical adding reagents to Asymmetrical Alkenes:Markovnikov Rule
Overview of the selective hydrogenation of asymmetric alkenes.

Reactions of alkenes
Slide show on the reactions of alkenes.

Additions to Alkenes: Regiochemistry
A discussion of Markovnikov's rule, with self-test questions.

Fischer Carbenes
Structure, synthesis and reactions of Fischer carbene ligands.


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Chapter 9



Proton NMR Tutorial
ShockWave-based tutorial on proton NMR spectra.

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
Slide show describing NMR technology.

Carbon-13 NMR Tutorial
ShockWave-based tutorial on 13C NMR spectra.

The World-Wide Web NMR SPECTROMETER
A web-controlled NMR spectrometer.

The Basics of NMR
An online textbook on NMR techniques.

Enhanced NMR Periodic Table
Click on an element in this periodic table and see its atomic and isotopic propterties as well as its ionic states.

Public database of NMR spectra
Downloadable file of NMR spectra with embedded structures.

Online Information on Spectroscopic Databases
Links to databases containing machine-readable spectroscopic data.

NMR Data of Known Compounds
Images of NMR spectra of 14 compounds.

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC): A Users Guide
The history, theory and applications of HPLC.

Gas Chromatography Resource
Links, resources and research groups interested in gas chromatography.

Introductory Theory Quiz
Self-test on the theory behind chromatography.

Analytical Chemistry Basics
Gravimetric analysis, titration, electrochemistry, spectroscopy and separations.

Organic Structure Elucidation Workbook
54 practice problems on structural determination from spectral data.


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Chapter 10



Study Guide-Alkyl halides
Outline on substitution reactions of alkyl halides, including radical addition reactions.

Free Radical Addition
Reaction mechanism of addition by a free radical.

Rate Constants for Reactions of Peroxyl Radicals in Fluid Solution
Searchable database of rate constants for reactions of alkylperoxyl and substituted alkylperoxyl radicals with inorganic and organic compounds in aqueous and non-aqueous fluid solutions.

Direct Free-Radical Substitutions on Allyl and Vinyl Halides Using Alkyl Halides/Hexabutylditin
Brief research report on experiments with tin-mediated substitutions by alkyl radicals.

Synthesis of Alkyl Halides
Synthesis of alkyl halides, with links to information on specific catalysts.

Ozone Depletion
Nontechnical information on the depletion of Earth's ozone layer by chlorofluorocarbons.

Basic chemistry of ozone depletion
Illustrated synopsis of the reactions responsible for depletion of the ozone layer.




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Chapter 11



How to Tackle Organic Syntheses
Grignard, enolate and Wittig reactions, plus an overview of organic reactions in general.

Synthesis of Ethers and Epoxides
Synthetic reactions that generate ethers and epoxides.

Reactions of Ethers and Epoxides
SN1 and SN2 reactions involving ethers and epoxides.

Quiz for Ethers and Epoxides
Self-test on syntheses and reactions of ethers and epoxides.

Reactions of Alcohols
Substitution and elimination reactions involving alcohols.

Synthesis of Alcohols and 1,2-Diols
Synthetic reactions that generate primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols.

Alcohol Reactions and Syntheses Quiz
Self-test on syntheses and reactions of alcohols.


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Chapter 12



Organic Redox Reactions
How to balance redox reactions involving organic compounds.

Aldehydes & Ketones. Part III
Reactions of aldehydes and ketones that yield primary and secondary alcohols.

Reactions Involving Alcohols
Acid catalyzed nucleophilic substitutions, conversion of alcohols to mesylates and tosylates in sN reactions, conversion of alcohols to alkyl halides and oxidations.

Aldehydes & Ketones, Oxidation & Reduction
Oxidation and reduction reactions involving the carbonyl group of aldehydes and ketones.

Organometallic Chemistry
Slide show on organometallic compounds and their reactions.

Organometallic Mechanisms
Online lecture on oxidative-addition reactions, including orthometallation.

Davies-Green-Mingos Rules
Rules for predicting the direction of nucleophilic attack at cationic metal complexes.

Davies-Green-Mingos Rules
An online quiz on the Davies-Green-Mingos Rules.

Electron Counting
A tutorial and quiz on organometallic bonding prediction.




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Chapter 13



Garlic in the Medicine Cabinet
Why garlic has such a characteristic smell.

Allylic Substitutions with Acyclic Substrates
Review of recent progress on Palladium-catalyzed asymmetric syntheses.

Allylic systems - introduction to resonance
Slide show on resonance stabilization of allyl radicals.

Allyl Ligands
Structure, synthesis and reactions of allyl ligands.

Direct Free-Radical Substitutions on Allyl and Vinyl Halides Using Alkyl Halides/Hexabutylditin
Short research report on tin-mediated substitution reactions.

Synthesis of Alkyl Halides
Synthetic reactions producing alkyl halides.

Reactions of Alkyl Halides
Substitution, elimination and reduction reactions of alkyl halides.

Quiz on Aromatic Compounds
Self-test on reactions of aromatic compounds.

Gallery of Quantum Chemistry and Electronic Structure Studies
Images and MPEG movies of Diels-Alder reactions.

Buckminsterfullerenes: Diels-Alder and Fullerenation Reactions
The synthesis of fullerenes via fullerenation of aromatic hydrocarbons and Diels-Alder reactions.




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Chapter 14



Kekulé
Brief profile of the chemist that first proposed the correct structure of benzene.

Benzene
Overview of benzene's structure.

Bromination of Benzene
QuickTime animation of a benzene halogenation reaction.

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cancer
The carcinogenicity of aromatic compounds.

Benzene and Aromatic Compounds
Resonance in aromatic compounds.

Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Slide show on aromaticity.

Fullerene Links
Links to researchers, patents, structures and images of fullerenes.

Simple Fullerene (Buckyball) Synthesis
Writeup of a fullerene synthesis performed by two college students.

Phenylalanine
Micrograph of the aromatic amino acid phenylalanine.

Tryptophan
Micrograph of the aromatic amino acid tryptophan.




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Chapter 15



Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution
ShockWave-based slide show on electrophilic aromatic substitution.

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution
Slide show on acylation, alkylation, sulfonation, nitration and halogenation reactions.

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution Reactions
Acylation, alkylation, sulfonation, nitration and halogenation reactions.

Reactions of Aromatic Compounds
Acylation, alkylation, sulfonation, nitration and halogenation reactions.

Friedel-Crafts Alkylation of Benzene and Its Derivatives
Electrophilic substitution via a carbocation intermediate.

Friedel-Crafts Acylation of Benzene and Its Derivatives
Electrophilic substitution via an acylium intermediate.

Electrophilic Aromatic Sulfonation of Benzene
Sulfonation of benzene in the presence of SO3 and H2SO4.

Electrophilic Aromatic Nitration Of Benzene
Nitration of benzene and its derivatives using HNO3 and H2SO4.

Electrophilic Aromatic Halogenation
Replacement of a proton by a halogen atom on benzene or one of its derivatives.

Questions dealing with electrophilic aromatic substitution
Study questions with answers on electrophilic aromatic substitution.

Practice Questions on Electrophilic Aromatic Substition
Self-test on electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.


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Chapter 16



Reactions of Ketones and Aldehydes
Oxidations, reductions, substitutions and addition reactions involving aldehydes and ketones.

Synthesis of Aldehydes and Ketones
Synthetic reactions producing aldehydes and ketones.

Ketones and Aldehydes Quiz
Self-assessment quiz on the syntheses and reactions of aldehydes and ketones.

Aldehydes and Ketones
Nomenclature, structure and properties of aldehydes and ketones.

Aldehyde and Ketone Reactions
Several reaction mechanisms and intermediates in aldehyde and ketone reactions.

Aldehydes and Ketones
Slide show overview of aldehydes and ketones.

Aldehydes and Ketones
ShockWave-based slide show on aldehydes and ketones.

Question 1
Self-test on aldehyde and ketone precursors.

Question 2
Self-test on aldehyde and ketone syntheses.

Addition Reactions of Aldehydes and Ketones
Reversible and irreversible addition reactions of aldehydes and ketones.

Lignin
The formation of a molecule responsible for the strength of plants and trees.

Wittig Reaction
Illustrated overview of the Wittig Reaction.




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Chapter 17


Aldol Condensation
Self-test on enolate donors and carbonyl acceptors.

Acidity of a-hydrogens
Description of a crucial factor in aldol condensations.

Type of Reaction
How to determine if a conjugated ketone can be synthesized via an aldol condensation.

Aldol Cleavage
An important reaction in glycolysis.

The Problem
Introduction to an attempt to the enolisation of pyrrolidin-3-one at C2 rather than the more common C4 site.

Aldol Type Reactions of the Pyrrolidinone
Fluoride ion- and Lewis acid mediated aldol reactions of pyrrolidin-3-one.

Acetone Enolate Resonance Structures
The mechanism of an aldol condensation of acetone.

Carbonyl Alpha-Substitution Reactions
Slide show on enolate reactions of carbonyl groups.

Synthesis of Enolates and Enamines
Synthetic reactions forming enolates and enamines.




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Chapter 18



Carboxylic Acid Chloride Reactions
Addition/reduction and addition/elimination reactions involving carboxylic acid chlorides.

Synthesis of Acid Chlorides
One synthetic reaction for producing an acid chloride.

Quiz for Carboxylic Acid Chlorides
Self-test on the synthesis and reactions of acid chlorides.

Organic Acids (Carboxylic Acids)
Overview of nomenclature, properties and acidity of carboxylic acids.

Carboxylic Acids
Reductions, esterifications and decarboxylation reactions of carboxylic acids.

Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Acid halides, anhydrides, esters and amides.

Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Polymerization and other reactions of anhydrides, esters and amides.

Derivatives of Carboxylic Acids
Slide show on nomenclature, properties and reactions of organic acid derivatives.




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Chapter 19



Using Condensation Reactions for Synthesis
Condenstation reactions that add carbon-carbon bonds without affecting other reactive sites.

The Claisen Condensation
The Claisen and Diekmann condensation reactions, and a biological example of a condensation.

Knoevenagel Condensation
Diagram of a Knoevenagel condensation, with references.

Addition and Substitution by Carbon Nucleophiles
Slide show describing reactions that form new carbon-carbon bonds.

Reactions of Enolates
Several different reactions involving enolate ions.

Claisen Condensation
QuickTime animation of a carbon-carbon bond formation reaction.

Enolate Anions*
A description of enolate ions and aldol condensations.

Synthesis of Enolates and Enamines
Synthetic reactions that create enolates and enamines.

Quiz on Enolates and their Reactions
Self-assessment quiz on syntheses and reactions of enolates and enamines.




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Chapter 20



Amines
ShockWave-based slide show on the basicity and inversion of amines.

Reactions of Amines
Reactions where amines act as Bronsted bases, nucleophiles or reducing agents.

Syntheses of Amines
Synthetic reactions producing primary, secondary and tertiary amines.

Quiz for Amine Reactions and Syntheses
Self-assessment quiz on syntheses and reactions of amines.

Amines
Slide show describing nomenclature, properties, preparation and reactions of amines.

Heterocyclic Amines in Cooked Meats
The relationship between cooked meat, heterocyclic amines and cancer.

Sulfanilamide (Vagitrol)
A micrograph of sulfanilamide crystals.

Purine and Pyrimidine Metabolism
A review and quiz on purine and pyrimidine biosynthesis and catabolism.

Molecular Models from OUC
Chime-viewable molecular models of biologically important amines.

Serotonin
A brief desription of serotonin, an important amine neurotransmitter.




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Chapter 21



Aromatic Substitution Reactions
Nucleophilic addition and substitution reactions.

Reactions of Aromatic Compounds
Outline of substitution and addition reactions, as well as substituent effects.

Quiz on Aromatic Compounds
Self-quiz on aromatic compound reactions.

Phenols
Reactions of aromatic alcohols.

Nomenclature of Monosubstituted Benzene Derivatives
The naming of benzene derivatives with a single substitution.

Claisen rearrangement
Chime-based animation of a Claisen rearrangement.

Claisen rearrangement (traditional)
Diagram of a tandem Claisen rearrangement.

Solar Powered Molecular Machines
A research project that uses quinones and other biological macromolecules to generate a proton gradient powered by light.

Alcohols, Phenols, and Thiols
Nomenclature, acidity and basicity, and reactions of phenols.

Phenols, Acidity, Ethers
Reactivity of phenols, alcohols ethers




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Chapter 22



Cellulose
Brief overview of the most abundant organic molecule in nature.

Lignin
The formation of a molecule responsible for the strength of plants and trees.

Carbohydrates
Structural overview of the major classes of carbohydrates.

Carbohydrates
Slide show on classification, nomenclature, polymers and reactions of carbohydrates.

Reactions of Carbohydrates
Isomerization, oxidation, reduction and polymerization reactions of carbohydrates.

Complex Carbohydrates
Chime-based descriptions and images of maltose, cellobiose, sucrose and lactose.

Carbohydrates
Concise overview of projections, conformations, and reactions of sugars.

Structural Determination of Polysaccharides
Several laboratory protocols for determining the structure of unknown polysaccharides.

Carbohydrates
Brief but richly illustrated synopis of carbohydrate structures and reactions.

HERMANN EMIL FISCHER
A short biography of Hermann Fischer, who was awarded the 1902 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his work on sugar and purine syntheses.




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Chapter 23



Fatty Acid Tutorial
Comprehensive tutorial on fatty acid nomenclature, structure, metabolism, and transport.

Lipid Practice Problems
A short list of questions, with answers, on lipids.

Notes for Biosynthesis of Terpenoids from Mevalonic Acids in Germinating Pea Seeds
Background information on a laboratory exercise for studying terpene biosynthesis.

Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes: Steroid Hormones
Hyperlinked outline of steroid hormone control of eukaryotic gene expression.

Model of Gene Regulation by Steroid Hormone
Simple animation of steroid hormone action after entering a target cell.

Steroid Production and Drugs
Outline of some steroid compounds that are used as drugs.

Regulation of Steroid Synthesis in Ovarian Follicles
Overview of the mammalian estrous cycle.

Structure of Steroid Receptor Complexes
A current model of steroid receptor structure.

The Prostaglandin Collection
Micrographs of prostaglandin crystals.

Phospholipids
Brief desription of phospholipid structure.

Lipid-Quiz Review
Self-quiz on lipids.




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Chapter 24



Amino Acid Anatomy
A series of pages using animations to illustrate the structure of amino acids and polypeptides.

The Chemistry of Amino Acids
Links to software, publications, research groups and databases of amino acids.

Amino Acid Viewer
Chime-based viewer of all 20 amino acids, including textual descriptions.

Amino Acid Identification Quiz
Self-assessment of amino acid names, three-letter abbreviations and one-letter codes.

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Acid-base properties, peptide and disulfide bonds, and protein structure.

Introduction To Amino Acids
Short introduction to amino acid structure, stereochemistry and polymers.

The Amino Acid Collection
Micrographs of all the amino acids as crystals.

Amino Acid Information
General information, suggested substitutions, and chemical, structural and genetic properties.

Enzymes
Images, including interactive 3D models, of several enzymes. Note: to view the 3D models you will need the appropriate helper applications.

ExPASy - ENZYZME top page
A database of enzyme nomenclature.

WMU Biology Dept.:Bios 150 Enzymes Lab
Introduction to enzymes in general, with specific information on catechol oxidase.

Interactive Biochemistry
Enzyme tutorial covering kinetics, amino acid titration curves, and reversible inhibition (requires Java and Chime plugin).

Yale's metabolic database
A list-based metabolic database.

Enzyme Biochemistry
Chemical energetics, enzymatic mechanisms, kinetics, and regulation.




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Chapter 25



Translation
Translating mRNA into proteins, with an emphasis on prokaryotes.

Web Warrior's Protein Sequencing Page
Links to information about protein structure, sequencing, translation and gene regulation.

Codon Usage Database
The frequency of codon use in each organism from the GenBank sequence database is searchable through this World Wide Web site.

Online Macromolecular Museum
Interactive images of biologically important macromolecules, organized by function and arranged like rooms in a museum (requires Chime plugin).

Swiss-PDB Viewer
A program for comparing the three-dimensional structure of several proteins at once, view electron density maps, and generating ray-traced model images.

Microbiology -- Nucleic Acids in Microbial Cells
Replication and transcription in prokaryotes.

IMB Jena Image Library of Biological Molecules
Links to information on amino acids and nucleic acids. Determination of secondary structure, Watson and Crick's paper on DNA structure, and three-dimensional models of macromolecules.

Biology Animation Library
Standalone or ShockWave animations of Polymerase Chain Reaction and other biotechnology techniques.