English Dictionary

ribbon representation

noun

(biochemistry) 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.

The ribbon representation of the protein structure provides a visual representation of its secondary structure.

意味（1）

(biochemistry) 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.