MCQ
Gene pool is referred to
  • A
    the genetic drift caused in a population
  • aggregate of all genes and their alleles in a population.
  • C
    deletion of non essential genes.
  • D
    induce cell division

Answer

Correct option: B.
aggregate of all genes and their alleles in a population.
b
Gene pool is the sum total of genes and their alleles in the reproductive gametes of a population. The gene pool is transferred from one generation to the other using gametes from genetic pool. These gametes will form zygotes of next generation. Gene pool of a population will consist of a large number of genes which vary in their frequencies.

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