Considering the Noncovalent Forces That Contribute to Antigen and Antibody

question 12

Multiple Choice

Considering the noncovalent forces that contribute to antigen and antibody attraction, ________ are the strongest and most important contributors to antigen and antibody attraction, whereas ________ are the weakest contributors to this attraction.

• A)electrostatic forces, van der Waals forces
• B)hydrogen bonds, electrostatic forces
• C)van der Waals forces, hydrogen bonds
• D)electrostatic forces, hydrogen bonds

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Cattle

domesticated bovine animals kept for milk, meat, or as draught animals.

Sugar Production

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Any sovereign state located on the continent of South America.

Española

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