noun
- the complete sets of DNA in organisms, including all of their genes
Usage: biology; genetics
Examples
- Scientists have sequenced the genomes of many different species.
- Human genomes contain approximately 20,000 to 25,000 genes.
- Comparing plant genomes helps researchers understand evolution.
- The project aims to map the genomes of endangered animals.
- Bacterial genomes are much smaller than those of mammals.
- Researchers study cancer by examining tumor genomes.
- Identical twins have nearly identical genomes.