The individual genotypes in a breeding population, taken as a whole, are the:
A) gene pool.
B) DNA.
C) genome.
D) polygene.

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The gene pool refers to all the genetic information and variations that are present within a breeding population. It includes all the individual genotypes and their frequencies. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Option B (DNA) refers to the molecule that carries genetic information and is present in every organism, but it does not specifically address the variation within a population. Option C (genome) refers to the complete set of an organism's DNA, including all its genes and non-coding regions, which is also not specific to a breeding population. Option D (polygene) refers to a group of genes that contribute to a particular trait, which is not the same as the overall genetic variation in a population.

The Individual Genotypes in a Breeding Population, Taken as a Whole