A complete set of chromosomes inherited from parent to offspring is called as
A
Genome
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B
Allele
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C
Diploid
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D
Gamete
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Solution
The correct option is A Genome A genome is an organism's complete set of DNA, including all of its genes. Each genome contains all of the information needed to build and maintain that organism. In humans, a copy of the entire genome more than 3 billion DNA base pairs is contained in all cells that have a nucleus.