Genome dictionary definition | genome defined

noun

Genome is defined as all of a somatic cell's genetic information, or a set of haploid chromosomes.

An example of a genome is what determines the physical characteristics of a person.

Origin of genome

also genom

noun

Origin of genome

Related Forms:

(plural genomes)

From German Genom; gene + -ome

SentencesSentence examples

But this (a listing of illustrations of how the genome can change other than by mutations) doesnt constitute a crisis its a very interesting finding that shows that variation in a genome can arise by processes other than mutation of an organisms own DNA. The disposition of that variation still must occur via either natural selection (it can be good or bad) or genetic drift (no effect on fitness). This hasnt really changed the theory of evolution one iota, though its changed our view of where organisms can acquire new genes. Jerry Coyne

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