Genome
/dʒˈiˌnoʊm/
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Definition
(noun) The complete genetic information (either DNA or, in some viruses, RNA) of an organism.
Sentence Examples
The genome of this virus is unknown.
The double helix that encodes our genome is an elegant structure.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Mapping the entire human ____ was a landmark achievement that opened new doors for personalized medicine.