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Please answer the following questions:

1 Define the terms (a) population and (b) gene pool.

2 Give three major factors that influence the genetic structure of a population during the processes of transmission of genes from one generation to another.

3 Explain the phenomenon of inbreeding depression.

4 Distinguish between assortative and disassortative matings.

5 Discuss the main types of mating systems used by plant breeders to effect inbreeding.