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=== Stereo Projection === | === Stereo Projection === | ||
To view in 3D, look "behind" the image until both sides appear to overlap, then relax your eyes to focus. | To view in 3D, look "behind" the image until both sides appear to overlap, then relax your eyes to focus. | ||
Revision as of 00:51, 21 November 2012
The backbone of RNA consists of the alternating sugar and phosphate groups that make up an RNA molecule. In the image at right, the backbone is highlighted.
The RNA backbone is often represented as a ribbon, while the atoms and bonds of the bases are drawn completely.
Stereo Projection
To view in 3D, look "behind" the image until both sides appear to overlap, then relax your eyes to focus.
