DNA is found in all cells that contain a nucleus. Each nucleated cell contains the full complement of an individual's DNA, which is called?

DNA is found in all cells that contain a nucleus. Each nucleated cell contains the full complement of an individual's DNA, which is called?

• A. Chromosome
• B. Karyotype
• C. Haploid set
• D. Genome

Answer: (D)

DNA in any nucleated cell represents the organism’s entire genetic blueprint, called the genome. The genome includes all genetic material—the complete set of chromosomes and the sequences they contain. In humans, this means the full diploid complement of 46 chromosomes, plus, in some discussions, the mitochondrial genome. This distinguishes it from a chromosome, which is just one member of the many structures that together make up the genome; a karyotype, which is the chart showing all chromosomes; and a haploid set, which is half the genome found in reproductive cells. So the full complement of DNA in a nucleated cell is the genome.

DNA in any nucleated cell represents the organism’s entire genetic blueprint, called the genome. The genome includes all genetic material—the complete set of chromosomes and the sequences they contain. In humans, this means the full diploid complement of 46 chromosomes, plus, in some discussions, the mitochondrial genome. This distinguishes it from a chromosome, which is just one member of the many structures that together make up the genome; a karyotype, which is the chart showing all chromosomes; and a haploid set, which is half the genome found in reproductive cells. So the full complement of DNA in a nucleated cell is the genome.