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An interactive introduction to protein structure
Author(s) -
Lee W. Theodore
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
biochemistry and molecular biology education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.34
H-Index - 39
eISSN - 1539-3429
pISSN - 1470-8175
DOI - 10.1002/bmb.2004.494032030354
Subject(s) - function (biology) , computer science , non covalent interactions , class (philosophy) , mathematics education , chemistry , psychology , biology , artificial intelligence , microbiology and biotechnology , hydrogen bond , organic chemistry , molecule
To improve student understanding of protein structure and the significance of noncovalent interactions in protein structure and function, students are assigned a project to write a paper complemented with computer‐generated images. The assignment provides an opportunity for students to select a protein structure that is of interest and detail three to five noncovalent interactions important for protein structure and/or function. The assignment is designed to provide a hands‐on learning experience for students in a moderately large introductory biochemistry class.