Genetic variation in a population refers to which of the following?
A)multiple individuals breeding together
B)multiple alleles within a gene pool
C)multiple phenotypes with the same genotype
D)multiple genes within a genome
E)multiple offspring with advantageous mutations

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Genetic variation in a population refers to the presence of different forms of a gene (alleles) within a gene pool. This variation can influence traits in individuals and contribute to the evolution of a species over time. The other choices are not accurate descriptions of genetic variation.

Genetic Variation in a Population Refers to Which of the Following