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genome

(genetic biology)

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  • Grammar: noun
    plural:
    genomes
  • Definition: the complete set of genetic material for any cell
  • Example:
    1. Bacterial genomes can be packaged as single circularized molecules of DNA, or circular chromosomes.

    2. Many genes in eukaryote genomes are of viral origin.


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