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Which forces are involved in holding the drugs to the active site of enzymes?

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Either of the following forces can be involved in holding drugs to the active sites of enzymes.

(i) Ionic bonding

(ii) Hydrogen bonding

(iii) Dipole − dipole interaction

(iv) van der Waals force

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