are bacteria diploid or haploid
geÂ·nome. n. 1. The total genetic content contained in a haploid set of chromosomes in eukaryotes, in a single chromosome in bacteria or archaea, or in the DNA or RNA of viruses. 2. An organism's genetic material. [ gen(e) + -ome .]. geÂ·nomâ²ic (-nÅmâ²Ä­k) adj.