Genome: meaning, definitions and examples

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genome

 

[ หˆdส’iหnoสŠm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological study

A genome is the complete set of genetic material within an organism. It includes all of the organism's genes and is composed of DNA in most living organisms, although some viruses have RNA genomes. The study of genomes, known as genomics, involves the analysis of the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genomes. Genomes vary in size and complexity among different species, and they contain the instructions needed for the growth, development, and reproduction of the organism.

Synonyms

DNA, chromosomes, genetic material

Examples of usage

  • The human genome project was completed in 2003.
  • Scientists are studying the plant genome for better crop yields.
  • Mutations in the genome can lead to various diseases.
  • Advances in genome editing have opened new possibilities for medicine.

Translations

Translations of the word "genome" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น genoma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ€เคจเฅ‹เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Genom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ genom

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตะฝะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ genom

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฒใƒŽใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรฉnome

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ genoma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท genom

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์ „์ฒด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฌูŠู†ูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ genom

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ genรณm

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŸบๅ› ็ป„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ genom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ genรณm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะตะฝะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒœแƒแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ genom

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ genoma

Etymology

The term 'genome' was coined in 1920 by Hans Winkler, a German botanist, and it derived from the word 'gene' combined with the suffix '-ome,' which indicates a full set or condition. Initially used to describe the genetic material of plants, the use of 'genome' expanded with advancements in genetics and molecular biology. By the late 20th century, the term became widely recognized due to significant scientific milestones, including the Human Genome Project, which mapped all the genes in the human genome. The development of techniques for analyzing and manipulating genomes, like CRISPR, has further popularized the term and underscored its relevance in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,059, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.