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Key Stage 4
Meaning
The genome is all of the genetic material in a cell.
About the Genome
- In a multicellular organism each diploid cell contains an entire genome.
- The genome of a haploid cell is half the DNA needed to produce a new organism.
- The genome of individuals is now being used in medicine to tailor specific drugs and other therapies to their genetic code.
- For people with inherited disorders new treatments can target the specific part of their genome to treat the cause of the condition rather than just treating the symptoms.