What specific term describes the complex spatial arrangement of two or more independent polypeptide chains (sub-units) with respect to each other within a large functional protein molecule?

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Correct answer: D. Proteins like hemoglobin are composed of multiple polypeptide chains, referred to as sub-units. The specific 3D spatial orientation and association of these distinct sub-units to form a functional aggregate is defined as the quaternary structure of the protein.

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