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How Can One Compound Contain Both Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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How can one compound contain both ionic and covalent bonds? Give an example.


Definitions:

Protein Kinase

An enzyme that modifies other proteins by chemically adding phosphate groups to them, impacting their activity.

Calmodulin

Protein receptor for Ca2+ that plays a role in many Ca2+-regulated processes, such as smooth muscle contraction.

Steroid Hormones

Lipid-soluble molecules derived from cholesterol that regulate a variety of physiological functions including metabolism, inflammation, and sexual function.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that surrounds a cell, controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

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