13.2.3 - Intermolecular Forces in Drug-Target Binding (HL)
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What are hydrogen bonds?
💡 Hint: Think about how water molecules interact.
Define ionic interactions.
💡 Hint: Consider which charges attract each other.
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What type of bond is primarily responsible for the temporary interactions in drug-target binding?
💡 Hint: Think about how water molecules interact with each other.
True or False: Covalent bonds are reversible interactions.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of irreversible inhibitors.
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How would altering the polarity of a drug affect its binding efficiency?
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between solubility and binding strength.
Evaluate the consequences of a drug that forms irreversible covalent bonds with its target.
💡 Hint: Think about the dynamics of drug metabolism and clearance.
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