According to the Standard Model of Fundamental Particles, Some of the Fundamental

question 51

Multiple Choice

According to the standard model of fundamental particles, some of the fundamental particles form the "bricks" of the universe, while others form the "cement." Which among the following is one of the fundamental bricks?

• A) the photon
• B) the Z particle
• C) the gluon
• D) the proton
• E) the quark

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