Tertiary Structures of Proteins

Type of Bond Picture Description

Disulphide Bridges - Form when 2 cysteine molecules are close
together. An oxidation reaction occurs
between the two sulfur-containing
groups, resulting in a strong covalent
bond forming which is the disulphide
bond. Significantly stabilizes the structure
and are important for holding the folded
polypeptide chains in place.

Ionic Bonds - Form between some of the strongly

positive and negative amino acid side
chains, which are sometimes found deep
inside the protein molecule.
- Strong bonds but not as common as
structural bonds.

Hydrophobic -
Interactions
Hydrogen Bonds