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genome /ge·nome/ (je´nōm) the complete set of hereditary factors contained in the haploid set of chromosomes.genom´ic
Genome The genetic makeup of a cell, composed of DNA. Mentioned in: Malignant Melanoma
genome [jē′nōm] Etymology: Gk, genein, to produce the complete set of genes in the chromosomes of each cell of a specific organism. genomic, adj. genome (jē´nōm), n the total gene complement of a set of chromosomes found in higher life forms. genome, human,
n the complete set of genes in the chromosomes of each cell. genome all of the genes carried by a gamete, i.e. the complete set of hereditary factors contained in the chromosomal DNA. For some viruses, the genome is RNA. diploid genome having two genetically identical RNA molecules of RNA, characteristic of retroviruses. integrated genome the integration of the viral DNA into the cellular DNA of the host, as occurs in some kinds of persistent infections and the induction of tumors. segmented genome
the genome is composed of separate segments. A characteristic of some viruses. genome The complete set of genes in an individual. In humans it is estimated at approximately 30 000 genes and over three billion base pairs (two nucleotides joined together across a double helix) of DNA.
genome Genetic structure Genetics All the genetic information in an organism's chromosomes and mitochondria; its size is given in base pairs. See Base pair, Chromosome, Mitochondrial genome, Nuclear genome. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In the study that reported the first sequencing of an individual's diploid genome, researchers used Applied Biosystems' 3730xl DNA Analyzers and BigDye([R]) Terminator chemistry to sequence the DNA. |
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