Why are intermolecular forces, such as van der Waals forces (hydrogen bonds), important to biological function? A. Intermolecular forces do not play a major role in biological functions.

B. They are stronger than ionic or covalent bonds.

C. They are easy to form and break apart, making them ideal for short-term interactions.

D. They are hard to break apart, making them ideal for long-term interactions.

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the sugar-phosphate backbone forms the structural framework of nucleic acids, including dna and rna. this backbone is composed of alternating sugar and phosphate groups, and defines directionality of the molecule.

the relative standard reduction potential of the half-cell in which reduction occurs; more positive than the other half-cell. reduction is a chemical process in which electrons are added to an atom or an ion; it always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent.