(A)List the Types of Noncovalent Interactions That Are Important in Providing

question 17

Essay

(a)List the types of noncovalent interactions that are important in providing stability to the three-dimensional structures of macromolecules.
(b)Why is it important that these interactions be noncovalent,rather than covalent,bonds?

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Definitions:

Comparative Anatomy

The study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species to understand their evolutionary relationships.

Vestigial

Referring to an organ or part of the body that has become functionless or reduced in size through evolution, such as the appendix in humans.

Anatomical Features

Physical characteristics or structures of organisms that relate to their form and function.

Cytochrome C

A small heme protein found in the mitochondria of cells, playing a role in the electron transport chain and the process of cellular respiration.