The binding of a drug to a receptor is typically governed by which type of chemical bond to ensure reversibility?
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Correct answer: Weak non-covalent forces such as hydrogen and Van der Waals bonds
Most drug-receptor interactions are reversible and rely on weak forces like electrostatic, hydrogen, and Van der Waals bonds. Covalent bonds are much stronger and usually result in irreversible binding.
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