Multiple choice

Genome is a:

  1. set of haploid chromosomes found in each nucleus of a given species

  2. total number of chromosomes found in an individual

  3. total number of genes required for an expression

  4. total number of genes on a chromosome
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Explanation

A genome is defined as the complete set of haploid chromosomes found in each nucleus of a given species. It represents the complete genetic material of an organism. Option A correctly describes the genome as the haploid chromosome set. Option B refers to the total chromosome number (2n), not the genome.

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