genome
Genome (noun) means the complete set of genetic material of an organism. Example: “Scientists successfully mapped the human genome in 2003.”
How to use genome
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAll of an organism's DNA (or RNA) put together.
Word forms
genomes plural
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Etymology
Coined in German in 1920 by botanist Hans Winkler, blending Gen ("gene") with Chromosom ("chromosome").
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What does “genome” mean?
The word “genome” means the complete set of genetic material of an organism. In plain terms, all of an organism's DNA (or RNA) put together.
How do you pronounce “genome”?
“Genome” is pronounced JEE-nohm (/ˈd͡ʒiː.noʊm/ in IPA).
How do you use “genome” in a sentence?
Here is “genome” used in a sentence: “Scientists successfully mapped the human genome in 2003.”
What part of speech is “genome”?
“Genome” is a noun.
Where does the word “genome” come from?
The word “genome” dates back to around 1920 and comes from German. Coined in German in 1920 by botanist Hans Winkler, blending Gen ("gene") with Chromosom ("chromosome").
Is “genome” a common word?
“Genome” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
What is the difference between a genome and a gene?
A genome is the complete set of genetic material of an organism, while a gene is just one specific segment within that larger set, typically responsible for a particular trait or function.
What is the difference between a genome and DNA?
DNA is the chemical molecule that carries genetic instructions, while a genome is the complete collection of that genetic material within an organism. In other words, DNA is the substance, and the genome is the full set of information encoded in it.
What does it mean to "sequence" a genome?
Sequencing a genome means determining the exact order of the genetic material that makes up an organism's complete set of genetic information, effectively reading out its full genome.
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