Synonyms for
Genome
Definition
The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
Synonyms & similar words
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Common collocations
- human genome
- genome sequencing
- genome project
- genome analysis
- genome editing
- genome map
- genome size
Word family
noun genome
Usage note
Genome refers to the complete set of genetic material present in a cell or organism. It is a technical term primarily used in biology and genetics.
Example sentences
- Scientists are studying the genome of the COVID-19 virus to develop a vaccine.
- The genome of a dog is different from the genome of a cat.
- The human genome project was completed in 2003.
- The genome contains all the instructions needed to build and maintain an organism.
- The genome of a plant determines its characteristics and traits.
Quotes
The human genome project is a natural extension of this longstanding human preoccupation with cataloging and classifying everything around us. - James Gleick
The genome project and DNA profiling, that stuff that we learned about as we grew up, are some of the things that can be used to empower parents to make the right decisions for their kids. - Anne Wojcicki
The genome is a master book that was written by nature and is kept in every cell of our body. - Juan Enriquez