In comparing several populations of the same species, the population with the greatest genetic variation would have the
A) greatest number of genes.
B) greatest number of alleles per gene.
C) greatest number of population members.
D) largest gene pool.
E) None of the above

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Genetic variation within a population is primarily determined by the number of different alleles present for each gene. More alleles per gene mean more genetic diversity.

In Comparing Several Populations of the Same Species, the Population