Hydrogen bonds are crucial for the unique properties of water, such as its high boiling point relative to its molecular weight, and its ability to dissolve many substances. They also play a key role in stabilizing the three-dimensional structures of proteins and nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, which is essential for their biological functions.

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Hydrogen Bonds

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Hydrogen bonds

A) form whenever hydrogen is involved in any covalent or ionic bond.
B) are involved in stabilizing the structure of proteins and nucleic acids and form whenever hydrogen is involved in any covalent or ionic bond.
C) are responsible for the unique properties of water.
D) are responsible for the unique properties of water and are involved in stabilizing the structure of proteins and nucleic acids.
E) are involved in stabilizing the structure of proteins and nucleic acids.

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