Genome At Biology Glossary
What is it? The complete genetic content of a cell or organism, including chromosomes, plasmids, and prophages. The total genetic information of an organism. [The Oxford English Dictionary attributes the term genome to Hans Winkler who wrote in 1920 I propose the expression Genom for the haploid chromosome set, which, together with the pertinent protoplasm, specifies the material foundations of the species .... Source: J. Lederberg and A. McCray (2001) The Scientist 15:8]Bio Definition Added By: Destiny
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