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What is the term for the total genetic material present in an organism?

Q: What is the term for the total genetic material present in an organism?

Correct Answer: Genome. The genome comprises all the genetic material, including genes and non-coding sequences, found within an organism's cells. Mapping genomes, such as the Human Genome Project, has advanced understanding of genetic diseases and biological functions.

A Genotype
B Genome
C Phenotype
D Karyotype

Correct Answer: Option B — Genome

Explanation:

The genome comprises all the genetic material, including genes and non-coding sequences, found within an organism's cells. Mapping genomes, ...

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Subject	Biology
Difficulty	Medium
Exam Types	fpsc
Correct	Option B

What is the term for the total genetic material present in an organism?

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