The sum of all genetic traits in a population's individuals at any given time

(A) Gene Pool

(B) Genetic Diversity

[E2020 On Biology B]

The sum of all genetic traits in a population's individuals at any given time is called gene pool

Explanation:

The sum of genetic traits found in individuals of a population is referred to the Gene pool. It generally involves a specific species. A huge gene pool indicates considerable diversity of genetic traits. A large genetic variety contributes hugely to the population while, a low diversity reduces the chances of fitness of survival in nature.

It then may lead to extinction of species from bio diversity. This concept of gene pool was proposed by Aleksandr Serebrovski, a geneticist from Russia, in the 1920s.