In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term ‘transcriptome’, sometimes seen in the news, refers to

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2016 Prelims]

(a) a range of enzymes used in genome editing

(b) the full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism

(c) the description of the mechanism of gene expression

(d) a mechanism of genetic mutation taking place in cells


Answer: (b)        

Explanation:

  • A transcriptome is the full range of messenger RNA, or mRNA, molecules expressed by an organism.
  • The term “transcriptome” can also be used to describe the array of mRNA transcripts produced in a particular cell or tissue type.
  • In contrast with the genome, which is characterized by its stability, the transcriptome actively changes.
  • In fact, an organism’s transcriptome varies depending on many factors, including stage of development and environmental conditions.

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