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
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the gene pool of a species
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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.
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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
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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
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“Gene pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gene%20pool. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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