Genome

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012230",
  "term": "Genome",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. All the genetic material in the chromosomes of a particular organism; its size is generally given as its total number of base pairs.\n\n2. The complete set of genetic information contained within an individual.\n\n3. Sum of the heritable genetic material in the plant, including genetic material in the nucleus and organelles.\n\n4. Sum total of chromosomal and extrachromosomal genetic material of an isolate and any descendants derived under pure culture conditions from that isolate.",
  "references": [
    "EPA Potential Implications of Genomics for Regulatory and Risk Assessment Applications at EPA (Glossary): EPA Science Policy Council at http://www.epa.gov/osa/pdfs/EPA-Genomics-White-Paper.pdf",
    "EPA Genetic Diversity as an Indicator of Ecosystem Condition and Sustainability Glossary at http://www.epa.gov/eerd/Glossary-%20Genetic%20Diversity.pdf",
    "40 CFR 174.3 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 725.3 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/genome/"
}