What is the difference between a covalent and non-covalent bond in biochemistry?
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What is the difference between a covalent and non-covalent bond in biochemistry?
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- A) Refer to the figure below, Identify and explain the two types of reactions, and describe what are the importance of these reactions to our bodies. Reaction 1 H Monomer Reaction 2 H H OH + H H H₂O H H₂O OH + H H OH OH + H H₂O H₂O OH OH + H OH OH OH OH B) What are the main chemical interactions that determine and maintain the quaternary structure of proteins. Also, what are the conditions that can alter these interactions? [What is meant by “polarity” of a polypeptide chain and by “polarity” of a chemical bond? How do the meanings differ?Why are some covalent molecules polar and others nonpolar?