Modified mRNA strand for Translation Modeling Activity by rforster2019

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This is a modification of the mRNA strand for rforster2019's Translation Modeling Activity (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2946312). I split the mRNA strand into three sections so it can be printed on a 7-inch wide print bed. The center part has protrusions on both ends that fit perfectly into holes in the left and right parts of the strand. I will use Gorilla Glue's Clear Grip adhesive to permanently bond the three parts after they are printed. UPDATED PART - I removed the end walls from the right and left sides of the Center mRNA clip file (new file name is "mRNA center - MODIFIED.stl"). This eliminates any double wall issues between basepairs where different sections of the strand meet. This will definitely require adhesive as the rectangular nubs that fit into holes are not very snug. I didn't want to make them too tight because they are rather thin and could break if forced to snap into place. ANOTHER UPDATE - I modified the clip again. Besides being half its original length, I also removed the little prongs because they tend to break off easily. The new file name for the clip is "mRNA clip - MODIFIED.stl".