Backbone Structure Display: For use when scoring the overall shape of the protein model.

The buttons below will display potential creative additions. Judges can award points for additional creative additions not listed here.

Additional information about a specific amino acid sidechain can be viewed by hovering the mouse over the sidechain for a moment.

Creative Addition 1: Hydrophobic amino acids are burried in the core of the folded protein.

Creative Addition 2: Hydrophilic amino acids are exposed on the outside shell of the folded protein.

Creative Addition 3: Positive (basic) and Negative (acidic) amino acids form salt bridges with each other.