supergenome

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noun

All the genes encoded on an organism's chromosomes together with those encoded on mobile genetic elements such as plasmids and transposons

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Meanings

nounsupergenome (plural supergenomes)

plural supergenomes

  1. biologyAll the genes encoded on an organism's chromosomes together with those encoded on mobile genetic elements such as plasmids and transposons

Origin

From super- + genome.

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APA

supergenome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/supergenome

MLA

“supergenome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/supergenome. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “supergenome,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/supergenome.

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