An ionic bond between two atoms is a transient bond formed a

An ionic bond between two atoms is a transient bond formed as a result of electron transfer. What processes in the cell are modulated by the length and strength of these non-covalent bonds?

A. protein shape

B. interactions between macromolecules

C. 3-D structure of macromolecules

D. All of the Above

Solution

the correct option will be

D. All of the above

There are various smaller and macromolecu;es present in the cell. Although the formation of amino acid chain through peptide linkgae, or union of monosaccharides by glycosidic linkage are formed by covalent bonding or sharing of electrons, but the folding and three dimensional structures of these biological macromolecules are determined by the weaker non covalent interactions like ionic bond.

Therefore protein shape, Interactions with macromolescules as well as the 3-D structure will be modulated by how strong or weak the ionic bonds are.