As part of their normal function, many proteins bind to DNA briefly and then release it again. Which types of bonds might be involved in these transient protein-DNA interactions?

a. ionic
b. covalent
c. van der Waals forces
d. hydrogen
e. all of the above
f. a, c, and d
g. a, b, and c


Answer: f. a, c, and d

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