Genome Definition & Meaning

genome
noun
  1. the ordering of genes in a haploid set of chromosomes of a particular organism; the full DNA sequence of an organism; "the human genome contains approximately three billion chemical base pairs"

"Genome" in song lyrics

See how genome is used in real songs:

  • "In case you haven't known, it's the human genome"
    Cale Sampson — The Human Genome Project
  • "MC's takin' my CD home to imitate my genome"
    Printmatic — Time Management (Revisited)
  • "Keep on moving on, the streets is thee genome"
    Solomon Wise f/ Killah Priest — My Dreams

Usage tips for "genome"

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