genomiccollection
nounUK /dʒɪˈnəʊmɪk kəˈlɛkʃən/
US /dʒɪˈnoʊmɪk kəˈlɛkʃən/
A big set of all the instructions that living things carry inside them.
The lab keeps a genomic collection of many plant species for study.
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2. A stored set of genetic data from many individuals used for research.
Researchers searched the genomic collection for clues about the disease.
3. A museum-style gathering of DNA samples from different organisms.
The genomic collection includes samples from birds, fish, and insects.
4. A digital database where genome sequences are kept and shared.
Scientists uploaded their results to the public genomic collection.