Describe a Pi Bond

question 34

Multiple Choice

Describe a pi bond.

• A) side by side overlap of p orbitals
• B) end to end overlap of p orbitals
• C) s orbital overlapping with the end of a p orbital
• D) overlap of two s orbitals
• E) p orbital overlapping with a d orbital

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Definitions:

Quaternary Structure

The level of protein structure involving the arrangement and interaction of multiple polypeptide chains.

Disulfide Linkages

Chemical bonds formed between sulfur atoms of two amino acid residues, playing a critical role in the three-dimensional structure of proteins.

Hydrophobic Attractions

The tendency of nonpolar substances to aggregate in aqueous solutions and avoid water.

Non-Polar

Describes molecules that do not have an unequal distribution of electrons, resulting in no regions of positive or negative charge.