Genome
(noun)
- The complete set of genetic material in an organism, including all of its genes.
- The complete genetic information of an organism, consisting of DNA sequences.
- The entire genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of DNA, RNA, and other genetic elements.
Origin:
From the german word "genom" meaning "genetic makeup", from the greek word "genos" meaning "race, kind" and the latin word "chroma" meaning "color".
Examples:
- The human genome is made up of more than 3 billion base pairs of DNA.
- The genome of a plant can be several times larger than the human genome.
- The genome project is an international research effort to map and understand the genetic makeup of humans.
- The genome of an organism contains all the genetic information required to build and maintain the organism.
- The genome-editing technology allows scientists to make precise changes to the genetic code of living organisms.