Together, All of the Alleles Contained Within a Group of Interbreeding

question 31

Multiple Choice

Together, all of the alleles contained within a group of interbreeding individuals are known as a

• A) gene pool.
• B) population.
• C) clinal distribution.
• D) polymorphism.

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Definitions:

Positive Reference Group

A group that individuals compare themselves to in a positive way, often influencing their behavior and self-image.

Ingroup

A group to which a person belongs and identifies with, often leading to favorable bias towards its members relative to outgroups.

Outgroup

An outgroup is a social group to which an individual does not identify or belong, often viewed with bias or as different compared to the ingroup.