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Modeling an Enzyme Active Site using Molecular Visualization Freeware
Published on: December 25, 2021
Using the computer game "FoldIt" to entice students to explore external representations of protein structure in a
1Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Andalas, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163, Indonesia. peterfarley@faperta.unand.ac.id
Abstract:
This article describes a novel approach to teaching novice Biochemistry students visual literacy skills and understanding of some aspects of protein structure using the internet resource FoldIt and a worksheet based on selected Introductory Puzzles from this computer game. In responding to a questionnaire, students indicated that they (94%) enjoyed playing the game and furthermore, they indicated that they (100%) perceived an improvement in their understanding of protein structure as a result. Instructor observation of the students using the game together with the worksheet corroborated the results of the student perception survey.
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