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 "cement" particles?
A) positron
B) the proton
C) the Z particle
D) the neutrino
E) the quark

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The Z particle is a gauge boson, which acts as a force carrier in the weak nuclear force, making it one of the "cement" particles that mediate interactions between matter particles.

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