The "Transcriptome" is Defined As

Question

The "transcriptome" is defined as:
A)the sequence and expression patterns of all transcripts.
B)the sequence and expression of all proteins.
C)the complete set of all physical interactions (i.e. ,protein/DNA or protein/protein).
D)the complete set of all metabolites.
E)None of the answer options are correct.

Accepted Answer

The transcriptome refers to the complete set of transcripts (RNA molecules) produced by a cell or population of cells. This includes both the sequence and expression patterns of all transcripts. Therefore, option A is the best choice. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they refer to different molecular components (proteins, physical interactions, and metabolites) and do not encompass the entire transcriptome.