Polar R groups of closely positioned amino acids often enter into ________ with each other, which helps give a protein its three-dimensional shape.
A) hydrophobic interactions
B) ionic bonds
C) hydrogen bonds
D) van der Waals repulsions
E) sulfur-carbon bonds

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Hydrogen bonds are weak chemical bonds that form between a hydrogen atom and an electronegative atom, such as oxygen or nitrogen. These bonds are important in stabilizing the three-dimensional structure of proteins.

Polar R Groups of Closely Positioned Amino Acids Often Enter