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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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C. We find hydrogen bonds holding DNA together, for interactions in peptide chains, etc.
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