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Evolution of Life — Test

Question 11 • TPS EdX Biology

Which best defines a gene pool?

Answer
A
the sum of all genetic traits in a population’s individuals at a given time
B
any movement of organisms from one environment to another
C
any movement of genes from one population to another
D
the random change in the frequency of an allele in a population

Explanation

A gene pool is the total collection of genetic variants present in a population at a particular time. Choice A describes the genetic traits carried by all individuals in the population. Choice C instead defines gene flow, while choice D describes genetic drift.

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