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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
/ jē′nōm /
- 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.
Derived Forms
- genomic, adjective
Other Words From
- ge·no·mic [ji-, noh, -mik, -, nom, -ik], adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of genome1
Word History and Origins
Origin of genome1
Example Sentences
The genome has space for only a small fraction of the information needed to control complex behaviors.
The rDNA is one of the most fragile parts of the genome, due to its repetitive nature making it more difficult to maintain and fix if damaged.
They did so by developing and training an artificial intelligence model capable of making a tailored selection of phages based solely on the genome of the targeted bacteria.
An international team of researchers began by creating the first "fully phased" genome of the popular Fuji apple -- essentially a complete genetic blueprint that clearly distinguishes between genes inherited from each of the two parents.
The study compares newly generated modern Armenian genomes and published genetic data of ancient individuals from the Armenian highlands with both modern and ancient genomes from the Balkans.
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