Phenomena and Processes

Genome

The genetic complement of an organism, including all of its GENES, as represented in its DNA, or in some cases, its RNA.

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Abstract

The genetic complement of an organism, including all of its GENES, as represented in its DNA, or in some cases, its RNA.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Genomes
  • Accessory Genome
  • Core Genome
  • Pan-genome
  • Pangenome

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Aspects Covered

6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

general or unspecified; prefer specifics; coordinate IM with animal /genet (IM) or organism /genet (IM)

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History Note

92; was see GENOMIC LIBRARY 1990-91

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Previous Indexing

  • Base Sequence (1971-1991)
  • Genetic Code (1966-1970)
  • Genomic Library (1990-1991)

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  1. G05.360w.340w

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QU 470

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Genome. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016678. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016678
  2. Genome. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genome
  3. Genome. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7020