Meaning & use
gene pool
The complete set of genes and genetic variations present in a population of organisms.
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A larger gene pool generally helps a species adapt to changing environments.
Conservationists worried that the shrinking gene pool would weaken the endangered species.
A note on using this word
A small or limited gene pool increases the risk of inherited health problems within a population.
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