AP BIOLOGY

EVOLUTION

EVOLUTION OF A POPULATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The combined genetic information of all members of a particular population forms a
A
gene pool.
B
niche.
C
phenotype.
D
population.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A gene pool is the combined genetic information of all the members of a particular population. A gene pool typically has two or more alleles for a given trait. Homozygous lethal traits can be carried by heterozygous individuals and thus remain in a gene pool.

Detailed explanation-2: -A gene pool refers to the combination of all the genes (including alleles) present in a reproducing population or species.

Detailed explanation-3: -The combined genetic information of all members of a particular population forms a gene pool.

Detailed explanation-4: -The gene pool of a population consists of all the copies of all the genes in that population.

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