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subunits

/səˈbjuːnɪts/ noun · British & US
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What does subunits mean?

noun

A subunit is a component or part of a larger unit or system. In biology, a subunit is a smaller part of a protein or other molecule.

Example

"The protein was composed of several subunits that worked together to perform a specific function."

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