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Glossary

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Allele

One of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.

Defined on: biology

Entropy

A measure of the number of microscopic arrangements consistent with a system’s macroscopic state.

Defined on: physics

Mitochondrion

An organelle found in most cells, where the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur.

Defined on: biology

Photon

A photon is a single quantum (packet) of light or other electromagnetic radiation.

Defined on: physics