Macromolecule Collection (page 6)

Infectious bursal disease virus capsid, molecular model. This avian virus infects the bursa of Fabricius (specialised bird immune organ) in young chickens, and can cause high mortality rates

Bacteriorhodopsin protein. Molecular model showing the structure of bacteriorhodopsin (bR), a protein found in primitive micro-organisms known as Archaea. This protein acts as a proton pump

Bacteriophage RNA, molecular model
Bacteriophage RNA. Molecular model showing the structure of a loop of the genetic material RNA (ribonucleic acid) from a bacteriophage. Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria

Saliva chemicals, molecular model
Saliva chemicals. Molecular structure of a group of saliva molecules. These include the antibody immunoglobulin A (blue, double-y shape, see C014/5652)

Bacteriophage connector protein. Molecular model showing the structure of a bacteriophage head-tail connector protein. Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria

MscS ion channel protein structure. Molecular model showing the protein structure of a Mechanosensitive Channel of Small Conductance (MscS) from an Escherichia coli bacterium

Bacteriophage capsid protein shell. Molecular model showing the partial shell structure of a bacteriophage capsid based on one of its coat proteins

Influenza proton pump, molecular model
Influenza proton pump. Molecular model showing the protein structure of a proton pump from an influenza virus. Proton pumps are membrane proteins that move protons across a cell membrane

DNA quadruplex, molecular model. This dimeric quadruplex of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is thought to form as part of telomeres

Bone morphogenetic protein complex, molecular model. Bone Morphogenetic Protein-7 (BMP-7, blue) in complex with the secreted antagonist Noggin (pink)

Light-harvesting protein complex, molecular model. Peripheral light-harvesting protein complex from the purple bacterium Rhodopseudomonas acidophila

Nanotube structure, artwork C016 / 8533
Nanotube structure. Computer artwork showing a cylindrical nanotube being formed from a sheet of graphene, a single layer of graphite

Nanotube structure, artwork C016 / 8532
Nanotube structure. Computer artwork showing a cylindrical nanotube being formed from a sheet of graphene, a single layer of graphite

Nanotube structure, artwork C016 / 8530
Nanotube structure. Computer artwork of the structure of a cylindrical nanotube. This molecule is a type of fullerene, a structural type (allotrope) of carbon

Nanotube structure, artwork C016 / 8526
Nanotube structure. Computer artwork of the structure of a cylindrical nanotube. This molecule is a type of fullerene, a structural type (allotrope) of carbon

Nanotube structure, artwork C016 / 8531
Nanotube structure. Computer artwork of the structure of a cylindrical nanotube. This molecule is a type of fullerene, a structural type (allotrope) of carbon

Nanotube structure, artwork C016 / 8528
Nanotube structure. Computer artwork of the structure of a cylindrical nanotube. This molecule is a type of fullerene, a structural type (allotrope) of carbon

Nanotube structure, artwork C016 / 8529
Nanotube structure. Computer artwork of the structure of a cylindrical nanotube. This molecule is a type of fullerene, a structural type (allotrope) of carbon

Nanotube structure, artwork C016 / 8524
Nanotube structure. Computer artwork of the structure of a cylindrical nanotube. This molecule is a type of fullerene, a structural type (allotrope) of carbon

Nanotube structure, artwork C016 / 8523
Nanotube structure. Computer artwork of the structure of a cylindrical nanotube. This molecule is a type of fullerene, a structural type (allotrope) of carbon

Nanotube structure, artwork C016 / 8522
This image may not be used in educational posters Nanotube structure. Computer artwork of the interior of a cylindrical nanotube

Nanotube structure, artwork C016 / 8521
Nanotube structure. Computer artwork of the interior of a cylindrical nanotube. This molecule is a type of fullerene, a structural type (allotrope) of carbon

Nanotube structure, artwork C016 / 8519
Nanotube structure. Computer artwork of the interior of a cylindrical nanotube. This molecule is a type of fullerene, a structural type (allotrope) of carbon

Nanotube structure, artwork C016 / 8520
Nanotube structure. Computer artwork of the interior of a cylindrical nanotube. This molecule is a type of fullerene, a structural type (allotrope) of carbon

Buckminsterfullerene molecule C016 / 8372
Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer artwork showing the molecular structure of buckminsterfullerene, a structurally distinct form (allotrope) of carbon that has 60 carbon atoms (spheres)

Buckminsterfullerene molecule C016 / 8370
Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer artwork showing the molecular structure of buckminsterfullerene, a structurally distinct form (allotrope) of carbon that has 60 carbon atoms (spheres)

Buckminsterfullerene molecule C016 / 8368
Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer artwork showing the molecular structure of buckminsterfullerene, a structurally distinct form (allotrope) of carbon that has 60 carbon atoms (spheres)

Buckminsterfullerene molecule C016 / 8369
Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer artwork showing the molecular structure of buckminsterfullerene, a structurally distinct form (allotrope) of carbon that has 60 carbon atoms (spheres)

Buckminsterfullerene molecule C016 / 8364
Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer artwork showing the molecular structure of buckminsterfullerene, a structurally distinct form (allotrope) of carbon that has 60 carbon atoms (spheres)

Buckminsterfullerene molecule C016 / 8367
Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer artwork showing the molecular structure of buckminsterfullerene, a structurally distinct form (allotrope) of carbon that has 60 carbon atoms (spheres)

Buckminsterfullerene molecule C016 / 8363
Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer artwork showing the molecular structure of buckminsterfullerene, a structurally distinct form (allotrope) of carbon that has 60 carbon atoms (spheres)

Buckminsterfullerene molecule C016 / 8361
Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer artwork showing the molecular structure of buckminsterfullerene, a structurally distinct form (allotrope) of carbon that has 60 carbon atoms (orange)

Buckminsterfullerene molecule C016 / 8362
Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer artwork showing the molecular structure of buckminsterfullerene, a structurally distinct form (allotrope) of carbon that has 60 carbon atoms (orange)

Buckminsterfullerene molecules C016 / 8359
Buckminsterfullerene molecules. Computer artwork showing the molecular structure of buckminsterfullerene, a structurally distinct form (allotrope) of carbon that has 60 carbon atoms (black)

Buckminsterfullerene molecule C016 / 8358
Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer artwork showing the molecular structure of buckminsterfullerene, a structurally distinct form (allotrope) of carbon that has 60 carbon atoms (black)

Buckminsterfullerene molecule C016 / 8357
Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer artwork showing the molecular structure of buckminsterfullerene, a structurally distinct form (allotrope) of carbon that has 60 carbon atoms (black)

Buckminsterfullerene molecule C016 / 8351
Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer artwork showing the molecular structure of buckminsterfullerene, a structurally distinct form (allotrope) of carbon that has 60 carbon atoms (dark blue)

Carbon nanotube, artwork C016 / 8270
Carbon nanotube. Computer artwork of the inside of a carbon nanotube, also known as a buckytube, showing the hexagonal carbon structure

Carbon nanotube, artwork C016 / 8269
Carbon nanotube. Computer artwork of the inside of a carbon nanotube, also known as a buckytube, showing the hexagonal carbon structure

Carbon nanotube, artwork C016 / 8271
Carbon nanotube. Computer artwork of a carbon nanotube, also known as a buckytube, showing the hexagonal carbon structure. Atoms are represented as spheres and the bonds between them by rods

Buckminsterfullerene molecule C016 / 8268
Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer artwork showing the molecular structure of buckminsterfullerene, a structurally distinct form (allotrope)

Buckminsterfullerene molecule C016 / 8266
Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer artwork showing the molecular structure of buckminsterfullerene, a structurally distinct form (allotrope)

Carbon nanotubes in POM matrix, SEM C016 / 8042
Carbon nanotubes. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of carbon nanotubes in a POM matrix. Carbon nanotubes are a type of fullerene, a structural type (allotrope) of carbon

Biotin ligase enzyme, molecular model. This enzyme is a protein formed from 268 amino acids and two chains (green and pink)

B-Z junction in DNA, molecular model. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) occurs in three forms, A-DNA, B-DNA and Z-DNA. The first two are right-handed, with B-DNA being the more common form

Cat allergen protein, molecular model C015 / 3962
Cat allergen protein. Molecular model of the tetrameric form of the major cat allergen fel d 1 (Felis domesticus allergen 1)

Bacterial RNA plasmid loop-loop complex, molecular model. This strand of ribonucleic acid (RNA) is part of a plasmid, the loop of genetic material found in bacterial cells

Cat allergen protein, molecular model
Cat allergen protein. Molecular model of the tetrameric form of the major cat allergen fel d 1 (Felis domesticus allergen 1)

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