Genome

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiːˌnoʊm/

Genome (noun)

  1. All the genetic material in an organism, stored in DNA or RNA, that carries instructions for how it works.
  2. The complete set of genes and non-coding DNA for a particular species or group, used in research and comparisons.

Examples

  • The genome contains all genetic instructions for the organism.
  • Scientists study the genome to understand how traits develop.