# Explain what is meant by the term 'genome' and describe how the genome of an organism is organised within its cells.

> Eduqas GCSE Biology — 7.1 The genome and gene expression · Explain · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. The genome is the complete set of genetic material / all the DNA of an organism
2. The genome is organised into chromosomes
3. Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of the cell
4. Each chromosome is made up of / contains many genes

## Key terms

- [genome](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/genome)

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