Allele Frequency and Gene Pool Quiz
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What is the gene pool?

The total set of gene copies for all genes in a population

Why do we refer to the total set of gene copies in a population as a gene pool?

The idea is that all the gene copies from the individuals are put into a common pool.

How can we determine the genetic variation in a population?

By looking at all the copies of all the genes in a population

What factors contribute to the evolution of a population?

<p>Natural selection, genetic drift, and others</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of allele frequency in a gene pool.

<p>It refers to the frequency of different alleles in a population's gene pool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the gene pool help us understand the genetic makeup of a population?

<p>By considering all gene copies from all genes in the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do 18 individual gene copies mean in the context of a gene pool?

<p>Each is a W or a w allele</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is genetic variation important for a population's survival?

<p>It enhances the population's ability to adapt to environmental changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the concept of a gene pool relate to Darwin's theories of evolution?

<p>The gene pool reflects the genetic variation that drives natural selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the significance of examining all gene copies in a population's gene pool.

<p>It provides a global view of the population's genetic variation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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