A genome is the entire set of genetic material, which includes the DNA or RNA (in some viruses) of an organism. It contains the instructions for building and maintaining that organism.
With which of the following is the word ‘Genome’ associated ?
Asked in Forest Range Officer Exam 2012 · Topic: Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (Bioinformatics: Role in Genomic Analysis and Drug Discovery)
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