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2. Nonvalent interactions in proteins - dispersion forces, electrostatic interactions, hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic interactions. Briefly describe each type of interaction.

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter2: Life's Chemical Basis

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