Genome (noun)

  1. The complete set of genetic material in an organism, including all of its genes.
  2. The complete genetic information of an organism, consisting of DNA sequences.
  3. 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:

  1. The human genome is made up of more than 3 billion base pairs of DNA.
  2. The genome of a plant can be several times larger than the human genome.
  3. The genome project is an international research effort to map and understand the genetic makeup of humans.
  4. The genome of an organism contains all the genetic information required to build and maintain the organism.
  5. The genome-editing technology allows scientists to make precise changes to the genetic code of living organisms.
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