NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Definition. 00:00. … A gene pool refers to the combination of all the genes (including alleles) present in a reproducing population or species. A large gene pool has extensive genomic diversity and is better able to withstand environmental challenges.

Detailed explanation-2: -The total set of gene copies for all genes in a population is referred to as its gene pool. The gene pool gets its name from the idea that we are essentially taking all the gene copies-for all genes-in the individuals of a population and dumping them into one large, common pool.

Detailed explanation-3: -A group of individuals of the same species is referred to as a population. A gene pool refers to all genes within a population.

Detailed explanation-4: -gene pool, sum of a population’s genetic material at a given time. The term typically is used in reference to a population made up of individuals of the same species and includes all genes and combinations of genes (sum of the alleles) in the population. Related Topics: population genetics isolate.