The most common phenotype or allele for a gene in a population is referred to as the

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The term "wild-type" refers to the most common form of a gene or phenotype in a population. Therefore, option E is the correct answer. Option A refers to a dominant trait or allele, but it does not necessarily reflect the most common in a population. Options B, C, and D refer to specific generations in genetics but do not provide an answer to the question.

The Most Common Phenotype or Allele for a Gene in a Population