gene pool

noun

: the collection of genes in an interbreeding population that includes each gene at a certain frequency in relation to its alleles : the genetic information of a population of interbreeding organisms

the human gene pool

Examples of gene pool in a Sentence

the gene pool of a species

Recent Examples on the Web

Being a patriot is the result of my rich gene pool, including my grandfather’s genuine love of America as an immigrant from Italy, along with my father’s service in World War II. —Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2024

Genetic isolation is generally considered to be a disadvantage for a gene pool’s population fitness. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2024

With a population of 335 million and an Olympic squad of 592, the U.S. draws from a large gene pool and has lots of opportunities to reach the podium. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 26 July 2024

But also with a gene pool that allowed for such an exception. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

gene pool

noun

: the collection of genes in an interbreeding population that includes each gene at a certain frequency in relation to its alleles : the genetic information of a population of interbreeding organisms

the human gene pool