genenpool

Genenpool is not a standard term in genetics; it is usually a misspelling of gene pool. When used, it would refer to the gene pool, the total collection of genetic information present in all individuals of a population.

The gene pool comprises all alleles at all gene loci in a population, and their frequencies. It encompasses variation within and between loci, including common and rare alleles. The size and diversity of a gene pool influence the potential responses to environmental change and selective pressures.

The gene pool is changed by mutation, recombination, selection, genetic drift, and gene flow (migration). In small populations, genetic drift can rapidly alter allele frequencies and reduce diversity, and events such as bottlenecks or founder effects can shrink the gene pool substantially, sometimes leading to loss of rare variants.

Metrics to describe a gene pool include allele frequencies, observed and expected heterozygosity, and nucleotide diversity. Effective population size provides a gauge of how a population samples its gene pool over generations and helps interpret genetic variation within the population.

In conservation biology, maintaining a diverse gene pool is important for adaptability and long-term viability. The term genenpool is rarely used in peer-reviewed literature; when encountered, it most often reflects a spelling error or a branding choice rather than a distinct concept.