subunit
Prononciation : [sʌbˈjuːnɪt]
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Contexte : « biology »
(noun) a smaller part that makes up a larger unit. In biology, a subunit can be something like a small part of a bigger molecule or cell. Just like how a toy can have many small pieces that build the whole thing.
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The protein consists of several different subunits that work together.
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The whole molecule is not made of just one subunit; it needs many different parts.
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Can you name the subunits that make up this complex protein?
Contexte : « organization »
(noun) a smaller division or section within a larger organization. For example, a school might have different subunits like departments for math, science, and art.
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Each subunit of the organization helps in a specific area to achieve the main goals.
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The team is not effective because the subunits do not communicate with each other.
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What are the different subunits in this company?
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