Which one of the following statements is true concerning the proton?
A)The proton cannot be further subdivided.
B)The proton is composed of two up quarks and a down quark.
C)The proton is composed of two down quarks and an up quark.
D)The proton is composed of a down quark and an up antiquark.
E)The proton is composed of an up quark and a down antiquark.

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The proton is composed of two up quarks and one down quark, held together by the strong force.

Which One of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Proton