Which of the following statements defines a genome?
A) the complete set of an organism's polypeptides
B) the complete set of a species' polypeptides
C) a karyotype
D) the complete set of an organism's genes and other DNA sequences

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A genome is the complete set of an organism's genes and other DNA sequences, including non-coding regions. It includes all the hereditary information required to build and maintain an organism. Option A and B are incorrect as they only refer to the set of polypeptides, which is a subset of the genome. Option C is incorrect as a karyotype is a display of an individual's chromosomes, not the complete set of genetic information.

Which of the Following Statements Defines a Genome