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genome

/ˈdʒiːnəʊm/

/ˈdʒiːnoʊm/

genomenoun

genomes

/ˈdʒiːnəʊm/

/ˈdʒiːnoʊm/

Translations

The human genome consists of approximately 3 billion base pairs.

Геном человека состоит примерно из 3 миллиардов пар оснований.

Definitions

The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.

Scientists are working to map the human genome to better understand genetic diseases.

The haploid set of chromosomes in a gamete or microorganism, or in each cell of a multicellular organism.

Each species has a unique genome that determines its characteristics and traits.

Synonyms

genetic material

genetic code

hereditary information

genomeadjective

/ˈdʒiːnəʊm/

/ˈdʒinoʊm/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "genome analysis")

Definitions

Relating to or involving a genome.

The research team conducted detailed genome sequencing studies.