The three-dimensional coordinates of atoms within a folded protein are determined experimentally.After researchers obtain a protein's structural details, they can use different techniques to highlight particular aspects of the structure.What visual model best displays a protein's secondary structures (α helices and β sheets)?

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Ribbon models are specifically designed to highlight the secondary structures of proteins, such as α helices and β sheets, by representing them with smooth, flowing shapes that make these features easily distinguishable.

The Three-Dimensional Coordinates of Atoms Within a Folded Protein Are