Question

the set of genes carried by an organism

Answer 1

The set of genes carried by an organism is referred to as its **genome**. The genome contains all the information necessary for the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of that organism. In eukaryotes (organisms with complex cells, such as animals and plants), the genome is typically organized into chromosomes and is located in the cell nucleus, while prokaryotes (such as bacteria) usually have a single circular chromosome located in the cytoplasm. The study of genomes is known as genomics, which encompasses the analysis of the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genomes.