Question
What do you mean by Gene Pool?
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Answer
A gene pool referred to as a collection or set of different genes of every individual present in a population. The genes are incorporated in individuals which are inherited from one to the next generation through germ cells of the population.
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(a) Identify the cell divisions 'A' and 'B' that lead to gamete formation in female and male honey bees respectively.
(b) Name the process 'C' that leads to the development of male honey bee (drone).