The term "exome" refers to
A)the parts of the genome that determine sex.
B)the protein-encoding parts of the genome.
C)the parts of the genome that lie exteriorly along the chromosomes.
D)the set of RNAs made in a particular cell type under specific conditions.

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The term "exome" specifically refers to the protein-encoding regions of the genome, which make up only a small portion (about 1-2%) of the entire genome. These regions are important because they contain the information needed to produce functional proteins, which carry out a vast array of biological processes in cells.

The Term "Exome" Refers to