The collection of _____ in a population constitutes that population's gene pool.

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The gene pool of a population is made up of all the alleles (variants of genes) present in the population. Therefore, the correct choice is D, alleles. Genes (A) are specific sections of DNA that code for specific traits. Genotypes (B) refer to the genetic makeup of an organism. Phenotypes (C) refer to the physical and observable traits of an organism. Chromosomes (E) are structures that carry genes, but not all genetic variants are found on chromosomes.

The Collection of _____ in a Population Constitutes That Population's