The term genome refers to the total genes contained in a
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Diploid set of chromosomes
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Haploid set of chromosomes
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C
Nucleus of a megasporocyte
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D
Nucleus of a cell stem apex
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Solution
The correct option is A Haploid set of chromosomes The genome is the genetic material of an organism. It consists of DNA (or RNA in some retroviruses). The genome includes both codings as well as non-coding DNA.
Genome refers to the haploid set of chromosomes in a gamete or microorganism or in each cell of a multicellular organism.
So, the correct option is 'Haploid set of chromosomes'.