Which of the following best describes the difference between genome and proteome?

• A. A genome is the complete set of proteins that are produced by the organism, while the proteome is the set of genetic material in an organism.
• B. The genome is the foundation of the organism, while the proteome is the product of the genome.
• C. The genome can change in response to environmental conditions, while the proteome is relatively static and does not change over time.
• D. None of these

Answer: (B)