Any genetic differences between individuals in a population are called
A)markers.
B)alleles.
C)polymorphisms.
D)SNPs.

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Polymorphisms refer to genetic variations that occur among individuals within a population. Markers are specific genetic loci used to identify a particular gene or trait, alleles refer to alternative forms of a gene, and SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) are a type of polymorphism that involve a change in a single nucleotide base pair. While SNPs are a type of polymorphism, not all polymorphisms are SNPs, making C the best choice.

Any Genetic Differences Between Individuals in a Population Are Called