What Clues Do the Differences in the Masses of the Giant

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Essay

What clues do the differences in the masses of the giant planets give about conditions in the early Solar System?

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Definitions:

Gene Flow

The transfer of alleles or genes from one population to another, often resulting in genetic diversity.

Mitochondrial Mutations

Changes in the genetic material of mitochondria, which can lead to various diseases and conditions due to the mitochondria's role in energy production.

Mitochondrial DNA

Genetic material found in mitochondria, the energy-producing structures within cells, inherited almost exclusively from the mother.

Ancestral Allele

The original version of a gene that existed in a common ancestor of a species or a group of species.