Protein Modeling C

[EastStroudsburg13]

Yeah that's a good question. Does anyone have suggestions for finding out which amino acids/sidechains are important to the protein's structure? I have googled all about endonuclease and specifically 2fok but cannot seem to locate specific amino acids that were important.

Thanks

Yes, as hscmom said it takes quite a bit of digging. I remember looking at a few scientific papers to try to get enough information. But the moment that you find a nugget of helpful information, it's a great feeling.

[newbieparent]

The rules state that pre-build should be made from toobers or something similar. I purchased the kit and it seems like all the parts are there. However, the kids want to make it from wire, clay or something more sturdy. Should it be made from the toobers or can they use whatever material they want? This is my first time in Science Olympiad and don't know what the judges are looking for. Thank you.

[JonB]

The rules state that pre-build should be made from toobers or something similar. I purchased the kit and it seems like all the parts are there. However, the kids want to make it from wire, clay or something more sturdy. Should it be made from the toobers or can they use whatever material they want? This is my first time in Science Olympiad and don't know what the judges are looking for. Thank you.

As long as it is a "comparable material", then it is acceptable according to the rules. Ultimately it is up to the local judge, but I believe that most materials that are similar to the toobers would be fine.

[hscmom]

Strong wire should work well. You want a material that you can easily manipulate and one that won't easily get bent out of shape. Strong wire should work.

[bernard]

Is the the correct kit for the pre-build? I am ordering one for each of our four teams and would like to double check.

[hscmom]

Bernard, Yup that's the one.

That's the most expensive foam I've ever bought! Someone ought to make a half-price version (with free shipping).

[bernard]

Bernard, Yup that's the one.

That's the most expensive foam I've ever bought! Someone ought to make a half-price version (with free shipping).

Thank you! I did get excited when I saw "-$16.80" but it still is quite expensive.

[codelikeagirl98]

I understand the basics of modelling and sidechains, but I am having trouble finding information about what side chains are important. Where should I be looking? Also, if anyone is looking to 3D print a model for comparison purposes, I have made so 3D printer files of just the backbone structure and would be willing to share them after I print them and verify that they do print well.

I would love to have a 3D printer file of just the backbone structure if you don't mind!

[SWAnG]

Anyone have a copy of the youtube videos that were removed from the CBM website? There were two on the Zinc Finger Nucleases and the Domains that are no longer available.

[bernard]

Anyone have a copy of the youtube videos that were removed from the CBM website? There were two on the Zinc Finger Nucleases and the Domains that are no longer available.

I am not exactly sure about which videos you are talking about since I am not doing this event, but did you try looking for it in the poster's Youtube channel?