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What is the gene pool?
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?
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?
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?
What factors contribute to the evolution of a population?
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Explain the concept of allele frequency in a gene pool.
Explain the concept of allele frequency in a gene pool.
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How does the gene pool help us understand the genetic makeup of a population?
How does the gene pool help us understand the genetic makeup of a population?
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What do 18 individual gene copies mean in the context of a gene pool?
What do 18 individual gene copies mean in the context of a gene pool?
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Why is genetic variation important for a population's survival?
Why is genetic variation important for a population's survival?
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How does the concept of a gene pool relate to Darwin's theories of evolution?
How does the concept of a gene pool relate to Darwin's theories of evolution?
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Explain the significance of examining all gene copies in a population's gene pool.
Explain the significance of examining all gene copies in a population's gene pool.
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