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

Either of the following forces can be involved in holding the 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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