genome (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiːnoʊm/
Definition
The complete set of genetic material (DNA or RNA) present in a cell or organism.
Examples
The human genome project mapped out all the genes in our DNA.
Researchers are sequencing the genome of the new virus to understand its mutations.
Understanding the plant's genome could help us develop more resilient crops.
How to Use genome
- genome sequencing (collocation)
- The process of determining the complete DNA sequence of an organism's genome. — "Genome sequencing technology has advanced rapidly in recent years."
- genome project (collocation)
- A large-scale scientific effort to determine the entire DNA sequence of one or more organisms. — "The completion of the human genome project revolutionized genetic research."
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