Genome

The genetic complement contained in the chromosomes of a given organism, usually the haploid chromosome state.

1. The entire complement of genetic material (genes plus non-coding sequences) present in each cell of an organism, virus or organelle. 2. The complete set of chromosomes (hence of genes) inherited as a unit from one parent.

All the genetic material in the chromosomes of a particular organism; its size is generally given as its total number of base pairs.

The complete genetic material of an organism.

All the DNA contained in an organism or a cell, which includes both the chromosomes within the nucleus and the DNA in mitochondria. See also cell, chromosome, nucleus

All the genetic material in the chromosomes of a particular organism; its size is generally given as its total number of base pairs.

The total gene complement of a set of chromosomes.

The complete genetic material of an organism.