The association of several protein chains into a larger structure as in the case of hemoglobin is an example of ____ structure.

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Hemoglobin's structure, which involves the assembly of multiple protein subunits (chains), is an example of quaternary structure. This level of protein structure refers to the way in which different protein molecules interact and assemble to form a larger, functional complex.

The Association of Several Protein Chains into a Larger Structure