What type of covalent bond between amino acid side chains (R-groups) functions in maintaining a polypeptide's specific three-dimensional shape?

A) ionic bond
B) hydrophobic interaction
C) van der Waals interaction
D) disulfide bond
E) hydrogen bond


Answer: D

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