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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. | <p>[[File:Backbone.jpg|thumb|300px]]The backbone of [[RNA]] consists of the alternating [[Sugar|sugar]] and [[Phosphate|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.</p> | ||
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The RNA backbone is often represented as a ribbon, while the atoms and bonds of the bases are drawn completely. | <h2>Stereo Projection</h2> | ||
<p>To view in 3D, look "behind" the image until both sides appear to overlap, then relax your eyes to focus.</p> | |||
<p>[[File:Rna_bb_st.gif]]</p> | |||
To view in 3D, look "behind" the image until both sides appear to overlap, then relax your eyes to focus. | |||
Revision as of 12:50, 17 April 2013
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.
