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
Thinly distributed across the globe, there were few opportunities for humans to interbreed with these other hominin species, so as a result, the modern human gene pool is very small.
—
Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Rapid Data Analysis Quantum computing promises to revolutionize data analysis—for example, helping scientists simulate molecules and gene pools and rapidly unlock life-saving cures.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
But Haiku does more than just expand the gene pool of operating systems.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Apr. 2012
Perhaps, skeptics have suggested, the observed fluctuations in allele frequencies are just routine oscillations of variants in the gene pool rather than proof positive of natural selection acting to adapt the human body to environmental challenges.
—Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for gene pool
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Rapid Data Analysis Quantum computing promises to revolutionize data analysis—for example, helping scientists simulate molecules and gene pools and rapidly unlock life-saving cures.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
But Haiku does more than just expand the gene pool of operating systems.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Apr. 2012
Perhaps, skeptics have suggested, the observed fluctuations in allele frequencies are just routine oscillations of variants in the gene pool rather than proof positive of natural selection acting to adapt the human body to environmental challenges.
—Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for gene pool
Cite this Entry
“Gene pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gene%20pool. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share