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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- What is meant by “polarity” of a polypeptide chain and by “polarity” of a chemical bond? How do the meanings differ?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? [Why are some covalent molecules polar and others nonpolar?