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OpenStudy (anonymous):

which molecules retains the shape needed to be biologically active due to intermolecular forces?

OpenStudy (australopithecus):

proteins

OpenStudy (australopithecus):

a protein which is made up of one or more chains of amino acids fold after synthesis into a particular shape that maximizes favorable intermolecular interactions between the amino acid residues and the solvent it is in (water). The shape it forms assists it in its biological function. Remember a common theme in biology is structure dictates function

OpenStudy (australopithecus):

Well doesn't assist it but dictates its function

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