Definition

The total collection of proteins that can be produced by the genes of an organism, which can vary depending on environmental conditions.

Example

Scientists study the proteome to understand how proteins function in different biological processes.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term proteome?

Yeah, I think it has something to do with proteins, right?

Exactly! It's the complete set of proteins expressed by an organism.

That sounds really interesting, especially for understanding biology better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Proteome → It is formed from "protein" (from Greek "proteios", meaning primary or first) and "-ome" (from Greek "-oma", meaning body or mass). The word "proteome" refers to the entire set of proteins expressed by a genome, essentially the body of proteins.

Memory Tip

Think of 'proteins' as the primary building blocks of life, and '-ome' as a collection or body. This helps you remember that a proteome is the complete set of proteins in an organism.

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