ribbon representation

noun

A graphical representation of the gross structure of a protein in which different levels of structure are represented as different size ribbons and tubes; associated molecules (such as the haem of haemoglobin) are shown in ball and stick form.

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Meanings

nounribbon representation (plural ribbon representations)

plural ribbon representations

  1. biochemistryA graphical representation of the gross structure of a protein in which different levels of structure are represented as different size ribbons and tubes; associated molecules (such as the haem of haemoglobin) are shown in ball and stick form.
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