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Mendelian Population

A Mendelian population consists of a group of individuals in which genetic traits are passed on according to Mendel's laws of inheritance. This implies that the genetic makeup of each individual is determined by discrete units called alleles, and the population exhibits patterns of segregation and independent assortment during reproduction.

Gene Pool

The gene pool refers to the total set of genetic information present within a population, encompassing all the alleles of all genes. It is typically described by the frequencies of these alleles, which help in understanding the genetic variation and potential for evolutionary change within the population.

Allele Frequencies

Allele frequencies denote the proportion of each allele within the gene pool of a population. Tracking these frequencies provides insight into how common or rare a particular genetic variant is, and they are central to predicting how traits may be inherited from one generation to the next.

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