Question
Home Science Question on Proteins
Which of the following statement about Van der Waals interactions is false?
A
They can arise due to instantaneous dipole-induced dipole interactions
B
They consist of both attractive forces and repulsive forces
C
Individual Van der Waals interactions are weak
D
Because they are so weak, they do not contribute much to protein stability
Answer
Because they are so weak, they do not contribute much to protein stability
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (D): Because they are so weak, they do not contribute much to protein stability