genome

Genome is defined as all of a somatic cell's genetic information, or a set of haploid chromosomes.

(noun)

An example of a genome is what determines the physical characteristics of a person.

See genome in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

one complete haploid set of chromosomes of an organism
the total genetic information present in a somatic cell and unique to any specific organism

Origin: Ger genom < gen, gene + (chromos)om, chromosome

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See genome in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The total genetic content contained in a haploid set of chromosomes in eukaryotes, in a single chromosome in bacteria, or in the DNA or RNA of viruses.
An organism's genetic material.

Origin:

Origin: gen(e)

Origin: + -ome

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