All of the following bond types are significant for the maintenance of the secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structure of enzymes or proteins EXCEPT
A) hydrophobic interactions.
B) disulfide bonds.
C) ester bonds.
D) hydrogen bonds.
E) electrostatic interactions.

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Ester bonds do not play a significant role in maintaining the secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structure of enzymes or proteins. The other bond types listed (hydrophobic interactions, disulfide bonds, hydrogen bonds, and electrostatic interactions) are all important for maintaining protein structure.

All of the Following Bond Types Are Significant for the Maintenance