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Knowledge on populations requires understanding of the concept of the gene pool. The following are true regarding the relationship between populations and gene pools, EXCEPT:a.An individual can become part of the gene pool if that individual can share alleles with the other members of the population.b.The gene pool is simply the collective term referring to the entire genotypes entailed in a given population. c.Individuals who are not products or are not involved in the process of sexual reproduction are excluded from the gene pool. d.Small populations tend to interbreed and therefore decrease genetic variation, primarily because of the unshared gene pool.

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Knowledge on populations requires understanding of the concept of the gene pool. The following are true regarding the relationship between populations and gene pools, EXCEPT:a.An individual can become part of the gene pool if that individual can share alleles with the other members of the population.b.The gene pool is simply the collective term referring to the entire genotypes entailed in a given population. c.Individuals who are not products or are not involved in the process of sexual reproduction are excluded from the gene pool. d.Small populations tend to interbreed and therefore decrease genetic variation, primarily because of the unshared gene pool.

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The statement that is NOT true regarding the relationship between populations and gene pools is: c. Individuals who are not products or are not involved in the process of sexual reproduction are excluded from the gene pool.

This is incorrect because even individuals who do not directly participate in sexual reproduction can still contribute to the gene pool. For example, in many species, there are individuals who do not reproduce but still carry genes that can be passed on to the next generation indirectly, such as through their siblings or close relatives. Therefore, these individuals are still part of the gene pool.

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