gene pool

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jeen pool]
- /dʒin pul/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jeen pool]
- /dʒin pul/

Definitions of gene pool words

noun gene pool the total genetic information in the gametes of all the individuals in a population. 1
noun gene pool collective human DNA 1
noun gene pool the sum of all the genes in an interbreeding population 0
noun gene pool the stock of genes of a species or of the members of a species population 0
noun gene pool (genetics) The complete set of unique alleles that would be found by inspecting the genetic material of every living member of a species or population. 0

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Origin of gene pool

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50

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Parts of speech for Gene pool

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gene pool popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

gene pool usage trend in Literature

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