Protein Ribbon Structure Representation

Observe a captivating 3D ribbon diagram illustrating the complex tertiary structure of a protein. The sequential coloring, transitioning from blue to red, effectively maps the polypeptide chain from its N-terminus to its C-terminus. Prominent features include organized helical segments, known as alpha-helices, and flat, arrow-shaped beta-sheets, alongside more flexible, unstructured loop regions. This type of visualization is crucial for understanding how these fundamental biological molecules fold and function within living systems.

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