[Campbell Biology P.539] Which of the following best defines a "gene pool" in a population? | Practice Question
Which of the following best defines a "gene pool" in a population?
- A: The sum of all alleles for a specific gene within an individual.
- B: The total collection of all genes carried by a single species.
- C: All copies of every type of allele at every locus in all members of the population.
- D: The set of all genetic mutations present in a population at a given time.
Explanation
The text defines a gene pool as 'all copies of every type of allele at every locus in all members of the population.'