What do you mean by genome?

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    Surbhi Sahu | Guide-Level 13

    11 months ago

    The genome is the entire set of DNA instructions found in a cell. In humans, the genome consists of 23 pairs of chromosomes located in the cell's nucleus, as well as a small chromosome in the cell's mitochondria. A genome contains all the information needed for an individual to develop and function. In people, almost every cell in the body contains a complete copy of the genome. The genome contains all of the information needed for a person to develop and grow.

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    Kajal Kumari | Contributor-Level 10

    2 years ago
    The genome is the complete set of genetic information, including DNA and RNA, that an organism inherits from its parents. It contains all the instructions needed for the development, growth, and reproduction of an organism. The genome is organized into individual genes, which contain specific sequences of DNA that code for proteins or functional RNA molecules. The study of genomes is called genomics, and it has important applications in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology.
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    Smriti Vats | Contributor-Level 10

    8 years ago
    The complete genetic information (either DNA or in some viruses,RNA) of an organism.
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    Mudit Pandey Sr Study abroad counsellor | Contributor-Level 7

    8 years ago
    Genome is the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.

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