subunits

/ˈsʌbjuːnɪts/ /ˈsʌbjuːnɪts/

Meanings

noun

Any subdivision of a larger unit.

Examples :

"The company is divided into several subunits, each responsible for a specific marketing task. "

noun

A protein subunit.

Examples :

"Hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen, is made of four subunits. "

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Related Words

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

subdivision noun

/ˈsʌbdɪvɪʒən/

A division into smaller pieces of something that has already been divided.

"The large city park was subdivided into smaller play areas for children of different ages. "

larger adjective

/ˈlɑː.d͡ʒə/ /ˈlɑɹ.d͡ʒɚ/

Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.

"Russia is a large country. The fruit-fly has large eyes for its body size. He has a large collection of stamps."

responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

divided verb

/dɪˈvaɪdɪd/ /dəˈvaɪdɪd/

To split or separate (something) into two or more parts.

"a wall divides two houses; a stream divides the towns"

specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

company noun

/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/

A team; a group of people who work together professionally.

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

protein noun

/ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/ /ˈpɹoʊtiːn/

Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.

"My mother added extra protein to her lunch to help her build muscle. "

carries noun

/ˈkæriz/

A manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.

""The correct carries of the grocery bags prevented them from ripping." "

marketing verb

/ˈmɑːrkɪtɪŋ/ /ˈmɑːrkətɪŋ/

To make (products or services) available for sale and promote them.

"We plan to market an ecology model by next quarter."

subunit noun

/ˈsʌbjuːnɪt/ /ˈsʌbˌjuːnɪt/

Any subdivision of a larger unit.

"The biology textbook explained that a ribosome, essential for making proteins, is made up of two subunits: a large one and a small one. "

hemoglobin noun

/ˈhiːməˌɡloʊbɪn/ /ˈhɛməˌɡloʊbɪn/

The iron-containing substance in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body; it consists of a protein (globulin), and haem (a porphyrin ring with an atom of iron at its centre).

"My grandpa, who has low hemoglobin, needs to eat more iron-rich foods to improve his oxygen levels. "