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Photon

Photon In physics , the photon is the elementary particle responsible for electromagnetic phenomena. It is the carrier of electromagnetic radiation of all wavelength s, including gamma ray s, X-ray s, ultraviolet light , visible light , infrared light , microwave s, and radio waves . The ph more

Technetium

Technetium |- | Electron affinity || -53 kJ/mol Technetium () is the lightest chemical element with no stable isotope . It has atomic number 43 and is given the symbol Tc. The chemical properties of this silvery grey, crystalline transition metal are inte more

DNA

DNA Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms . The main role of DNA molecule s is the long-term storage of information . DNA is often compared to a set of blueprints, since it cont more

Action potential

Action potential . B. Actual recordings of action potentials are often distorted compared to the schematic view because of variations in electrophysiological techniques used to make the recording An action potential is a "spike" of positive and negative ionic discharge that travels along the membr more

Metabolism

Metabolism adenosine triphosphate , a central intermediate in energy metabolism. Metabolism is the set of chemical reaction s that occur in living organism s in order to maintain life . These processes allow organisms to grow and reproduce, maintain their structures, and respond to their environme more

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