The total collection of alleles in a population at any one time make up that population's ______.
A) gene pool
B) genotype
C) heterozygosity
D) polymorphic pool

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The definition provided fits the concept of gene pool, which refers to the total collection of alleles in a population at a given time. The other options are not appropriate. Genotype refers to the specific combination of alleles in an individual, not in a population. Heterozygosity is a measure of the genetic variability within a population, but it does not encompass all the alleles present. Polymorphic pool is not a widely recognized term in population genetics.

The Total Collection of Alleles in a Population at Any