Why are the gene pools of small populations reduced compared to those of larger populations? (1 point)

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lack of suitable mates
lack of suitable mates

lack of advantageous traits
lack of advantageous traits

inbreeding
inbreeding

bottleneck events
bottleneck events

Answer 1

All of the above factors can contribute to the reduction of gene pools in small populations. Small populations may have limited access to suitable mates, leading to inbreeding and a lack of advantageous traits. Additionally, bottleneck events, where a significant portion of the population is lost, can further reduce genetic diversity within the gene pool.