Visualizing DNA in Virtual Reality

Professor Dave uses Nanome to explore DNA visualization, focusing on a B-DNA dodecamer. He demonstrates various visualization techniques, such as Van der Waals and stick views, to highlight DNA's structure, including base pairs and hydrogen bonds. The video compares CG and AT base pairs, emphasizing their differences in hydrogen bonding. The tutorial concludes with a brief overview of DNA's complexity and a teaser for future molecular explorations.

Explain the role of water molecules in the visualization of DNA.

How does the visualization of DNA help in understanding its functionality?