All of the genes of all members of a particular population make up the population's what?

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Paul G.
May 25, 2018

gene pool

Explanation:

the gene pool is a concept that represents the collective genetic makeup of a given population.
The gene pool of a population is stable in a condition known as equilibrium, provided:

  • there is no immigration or emmigration
  • all individuals mate randomly
  • there is no natural selection operating
  • the population is large
  • there is no mutation

if one of the aforementioned criteria is not met, a the gene pool of a population will change - this is a process known as evolution
*a quick example of where the concept may be relevant *

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