Intermolecular Forces: Binding Forces for the Existence of Biosystem

Abstract

The molecules like water, protein, lipids, deoxyribonucleic acids, carbohydrates etc. are the prime molecules constituting all the living system s in the biosphere.  For specific biological function, these molecules require definite conformation and configuration which is provided by different intermolecular forces. In this review, an attempt has been made to discuss various types of intermolecular forces like Dipole-dipole interaction, Ion-dipole  and ion-induced dipole interaction, Hydrogen bonding, ,van der Waals forces, Hydrophobic  interactions etc. and their possible  participation in  maintaining  structure of biological molecules for specific functions.