The sum of genes in a population is called ________?
Correct answer: C. Gene pool
- A. Genotype
- B. Karyotype
- C. Gene pool
- D. Lethal gene
Explanation
A gene pool is the complete collection of all genes and their alleles present in a population at a given time. A genotype describes the genetic makeup of one organism, while a karyotype describes its chromosome complement. Students may choose genotype because it also refers to genetic information, but genotype applies to an individual rather than the whole population.
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