Question

Gene pool is

• A. Genotype of an individual of a population
• B. Different genes of all individuals of a species found in an area
• C. Pool of artificially synthesised genes
• D. Genes of a genus

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Different genes of all individuals of a species found in an area

The gene pool is the set of all or different genes or genetic information, in any population, usually of a particular species. Gene pool indicates the genetic diversity in the population. A large gene pool determines more variety in a particular area. Thus, the correct answer is option B.