The total number of genes in a population is called:
Correct answer: A. Gene pool
- A. Gene pool
- B. Genome
- C. Allele pool
- D. Genomic Library
Explanation
The total aggregate of genes in a population at any given time is called the population's gene pool. It consists of all the alleles at all gene loci in all individuals of the population. The genome is the collection of all the genes present in an individual.
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