Definition of Genome
the complete set of genetic material within an organism
Examples of Genome in a sentence
Each species on Earth has a different genome, with different DNA and genetic material to set them apart from other species. 🔊
Ironically, the human genome has more in common with the DNA of bananas than it does with any type of monkey. 🔊
A defect in the human genome is often the cause of genetic disorders like Down syndrome, and unfortunately it is impossible to cure these defects since they are embedded in our DNA. 🔊
A genome includes all of the genetic data that makes up who we are as humans, including our hair, eye, and skin color. 🔊
Despite being different breeds of dog, a German Shepard and a Golden Retriever still share some similar DNA in their base genome. 🔊
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