= Fischer projection
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A Fischer projection is a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional organic molecule, specifically used for depicting the stereochemistry of carbohydrates and amino acids. It was developed by Emil Fischer in the early 20th century. In a Fischer projection, the molecule is represented as a vertical and horizontal arrangement of bonds. The vertical lines represent bonds that project away from the viewer (into the plane of the paper), while the horizontal lines represent bonds that project towards the viewer (out of the plane of the paper).
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