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genomes

/ˈdʒiːnoʊmz/ /dʒəˈnoʊmz/

Meanings
noun
The complete genetic information (either DNA or, in some viruses, RNA) of an organism.

Examples :

"Scientists study the genomes of different plants to understand how they grow and adapt to their environment. "
biology organism biochemistry medicine science

Related Words

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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organism noun

/ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/

A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.

"The single-celled organism was studied by the biology students in their science class. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration plants

plants noun

/plɑːnts/ /plænts/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."

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scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

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environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

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viruses noun

/ˈvaɪɹəsɪz/

A submicroscopic, non-cellular structure consisting of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat, that requires a living host cell to replicate, and often causes disease in the host organism.

""Washing your hands often can help prevent the spread of viruses, which can make you sick." "

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complete noun

/kəmˈpliːt/

A completed survey.

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

Illustration genetic

genetic adjective

[d͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk]

Relating to genetics or genes.

"My brother has a genetic predisposition to being a good athlete. "

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either adverb

/ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/

(after a negative) As well.

"My parents didn't want me to go to the party, and neither did my friends. "

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information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

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study verb

/ˈstʌdi/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."