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