The Smallest Part of a Compound That Still Retains the Properties

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Short Answer

The smallest part of a compound that still retains the properties of that compound is a(n) __________.​

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Definitions:

Elongation

The phase in DNA replication and transcription, or in protein synthesis, where the DNA, RNA, or polypeptide chain is lengthened.

Cell Division

The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, essential for growth, reproduction, and repair in living organisms.

Apical Meristem

A growth region in plants located at the tips of roots and shoots, where cells rapidly divide to enable growth.

Root Cap

A protective tissue at the tip of a plant root that helps the root penetrate the soil.