Which of the following terms applies to the study of all of the proteins produced by an organism?
A) genomics
B) bioinformatics
C) proteomics
D) genetic profiling
E) genetics

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Proteomics is the study of all the proteins produced by an organism. Genomics refers to the study of an organism's genome, which includes its DNA and genes. Bioinformatics is the use of computational tools to analyze biological data. Genetic profiling is the analysis of an individual's DNA to determine specific genetic traits or predispositions. Genetics is the study of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms. Therefore, the only choice that applies to the study of all the proteins produced by an organism is proteomics (C).

Which of the Following Terms Applies to the Study of All