Proteins are often composed of two or more distinct modules that fold up independently of one another. They often represent parts of a protein that function in a semi-independent manner. These modules are called ______.

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The correct term for distinct, independently folding parts of a protein is "domains". A protein motif refers to a short sequence of amino acids that has a particular function or structure, but it is not necessarily a distinct folding unit. "Functionals" and "dominoes" are not commonly used terms in protein structure and function.

Proteins Are Often Composed of Two or More Distinct Modules