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genome
[jee-nohm]
noun
a full set of chromosomes; all the inheritable traits of an organism.
genome
/ ˈdʒiːnəʊm, dʒɪˈnɒmɪk /
noun
the full complement of genetic material within an organism
all the genes comprising a haploid set of chromosomes
genome
The total amount of genetic information in the chromosomes of an organism, including its genes and DNA sequences. The genome of eukaryotes is made up of a single, haploid set of chromosomes that is contained in the nucleus of every cell and exists in two copies in all cells except reproductive and red blood cells. The human genome is made up of about 20,000 to 25,000 genes.
Compare proteome
genome
The sum of all information contained in the DNA for any living thing. The sequence of all the nucleotides in all the chromosomes of an organism.
Other 51Թ Forms
- genomic adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of genome1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of genome1
Example Sentences
Not to mention that about 8% of our very own genome consists of ancient viral genes.
In 2022, a group of researchers primarily funded by the NIH’s National Human Genome Research Institute produced a complete human genome sequence.
The familiar tree of life has therefore been rewritten to express this, with organisms that seem quite different revealed as having more similar genomes than superficially closer-seeming relatives.
The company utilized its forensic-grade genome sequencing to construct a DNA profile of the DNA sample from the discovered skull fragment.
Meanwhile a team of scientists from the University of Southhampton have created a so-called 5D memory crystal, which has saved a record of the human genome.
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