Biology Inheritance / Variation & Genetics MDCAT 2016
PMDC Verified Question 88 of 94
The total number of genes in a population is called:
A
Gene pool
B
Genome
C
Allele pool
D
Genomic library
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Official Correct Choice:
Option A: Gene pool
Concept:

Population genetics studies the variations and frequencies of alleles within groups of individuals. The collective genetic information of a population is defined by its gene pool.

Solution:

  • 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 breeding population.


Why other options are incorrect:

  • Genome: Refers to the complete set of DNA present in a single individual or cell, not a population.
  • Genomic library: A collection of cloned DNA fragments that represent the entire genome of an organism, used in genetic engineering.

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