What is the total collection of genes, at any time in a unit of evolution, called?
A
Gene bank
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B
Gene library
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C
Genome
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D
Gene pool
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Solution
The correct option is D Gene pool The gene pool is the set of all genes, or genetic information, in any population, usually of a particular species. This also proves to be the basic level at which evolution occurs.