The term "pan-genome" can best be defined as
A) the world DNA genomic databank.
B) the sum total of all expected genes in all possible isolates of a given species.
C) genomic islands found in pathogenic organisms.
D) the entire genomic sequence of all known organisms.
E) differences in RNA transcription between species.

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The pan-genome refers to the total gene repertoire of a given species, including all expected genes in all its possible isolates. This includes both core genes found in all isolates and accessory genes found in only some isolates.

The Term "Pan-Genome" Can Best Be Defined as