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subunit

Pronunciation: [sʌbˈjuːnɪt]

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Learn how to use subunit in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

Can you name the subunits that make up this complex protein?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

What are the different subunits in this company?

How to pronounce subunit

Pronunciation: [sʌbˈjuːnɪt]

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