Which Force Plays the GREATEST Role in Stabilizing Biological Structures

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which force plays the GREATEST role in stabilizing biological structures in membranes?

• A) hydrogen bonding, because it a strong non-covalent bond
• B) hydrophobic interactions that increase solvent entropy
• C) covalent interactions, because they are very stable interactions
• D) electrostatic interactions between oppositely charged ions
• E) van der Waals interactions, because of the attraction between transient dipoles

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