Fats and proteins share the use of _______ in establishing their three-dimensional structures.

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Fats and proteins both rely on van der Waals forces to establish their three-dimensional structures. Ester linkages are specific to fats, peptide bonds are specific to proteins, and ionic interactions can play a role in both but are not the primary force involved in establishing their structures. Hydrolysis reactions are a type of chemical reaction and not a force involved in structure formation.

Fats and Proteins Share the Use of _______ in Establishing