genoma
1. The complete set of genetic material (DNA) contained in an organism, including all genes and non-coding sequences
The human genome contains approximately 3 billion base pairs.
O genoma humano contém aproximadamente 3 bilhões de pares de bases.
2. The total genetic information of a species or individual organism
Scientists sequenced the genome of the fruit fly to study genetic inheritance.
Cientistas sequenciaram o genoma da mosca-da-fruta para estudar a herança genética.
3. A complete haploid set of chromosomes in a cell
Each gamete carries one genome of genetic material.
Cada gameta carrega um genoma de material genético.
The term 'genome' became prominent in both English and Portuguese-speaking scientific communities after the Human Genome Project (1990-2003). In Brazil, it is primarily used in academic, medical, and biotechnology sectors. The word entered popular culture following major genomic discoveries and personalized medicine advances, though it remains primarily a technical term.
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