Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
genome
Noun
ˈdʒiːnoʊm
Definition
The complete set of genetic material present in a cell or organism.
Examples
- The human genome has been mapped, providing insights into genetic diseases.
- Scientists study the genome of various organisms to understand evolutionary relationships.
Meaning
A genome comprises all of an organism’s DNA, including its genes and non-coding sequences.
Synonyms
- Genetic material
- Hereditary information
- DNA sequence
