* Genome: The complete set of genetic material (DNA) present in an organism. It includes both genes and non-coding DNA.

* Genes: Specific segments of DNA that contain the instructions for building and maintaining an organism. They code for proteins and other molecules.

So, while genes are a part of the genome, they are not the entirety of it. The genome also includes:

* Non-coding DNA: This DNA doesn't directly code for proteins but plays a role in regulating gene expression, providing structural support for chromosomes, and potentially other functions we are still discovering.

In summary: The genome is the entire blueprint of an organism, and genes are specific instructions within that blueprint.