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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Penetrance Penetrance The term 'Penetrance' as it applies to the area of gnome research can be defined as 'The probability of a gene or genetic trait being expressed. 'Complete' penetrance means the gene or genes for a trait are expressed in all the population who have the genes. 'Incomplete' penetrance means the genetic trait is expressed in only part of the population. The percent penetrance also may change with the age range of the population'. Previous 5 Terms: pelviform pelvimeter pencilliform Pendant Echo pendular Next 5 Terms: Penetrating Top penetrometer penial peninsula penniferous About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.