Questions: Which of these terms do scientists use to describe the entire set of genetic information for an organism? genome nervous system chromosome

Which of these terms do scientists use to describe the entire set of genetic information for an organism? genome nervous system chromosome
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The answer is the first one: genome.

Explanation for each option:

  • Genome: This is the correct term. Scientists use "genome" to describe the complete set of genetic information in an organism. It includes all of the organism's genes and non-coding sequences of DNA or RNA.
  • Nervous system: This is incorrect. The nervous system refers to the network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body. It is not related to genetic information.
  • Chromosome: This is incorrect in this context. A chromosome is a structure within cells that contains DNA and many genes. While chromosomes are part of the genome, they do not represent the entire set of genetic information.

In summary, the term "genome" is used to describe the entire set of genetic information for an organism.

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