Phenomena and Processes

Human Genome

The complete genetic complement contained in the DNA of a set of CHROMOSOMES in a HUMAN. The length of the human genome is about 3 billion base pairs.

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Abstract

The complete genetic complement contained in the DNA of a set of CHROMOSOMES in a HUMAN. The length of the human genome is about 3 billion base pairs.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Genome, Human
  • Genomes, Human
  • Human Genomes
  • Human Pan-genome
  • Human Pangenome
  • Pangenome, Human

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

90

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Previous Indexing

  • Base Sequence (1972-1989)
  • Chromosome Mapping (1972-1989)
  • DNA (1972-1987)
  • Genes (1972-1989)

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  1. G05.360w.340w.350w

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QU 460

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Human Genome. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015894. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015894
  2. Human Genome. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_genome
  3. Human Genome. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q720988