The Number of Deleterious Alleles Present in the Gene Pool

question 17

Short Answer

The number of deleterious alleles present in the gene pool of a population is referred to as the ________.

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Definitions:

Anti-inflammatory

Relating to the reduction of inflammation or swelling, often referring to drugs or natural remedies that reduce pain and inflammation in the body.

Immunity

The ability of an organism to resist harmful microorganisms from entering it, either through innate or adaptive mechanisms.

Vaccine

A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease, often containing agents resembling a disease-causing microorganism.

Artificially Acquired Active

Refers to immunity obtained through vaccination, where exposure to a weakened or dead pathogen stimulates the body's immune response.