Which statement is correct about a bottleneck event? (1 point) Responses A bottleneck event decreases the gene pool of a population. A bottleneck event decreases the gene pool of a population. A bottleneck event increases the gene pool of a population. A bottleneck event increases the gene pool of a population. A bottleneck event decreases the population of a species permanently. A bottleneck event decreases the population of a species permanently. A bottleneck event increases the population of a species permanently.

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The correct statement about a bottleneck event is: A bottleneck event decreases the gene pool of a population.

Bottleneck events occur when a population's size is significantly reduced for at least one generation, leading to a loss of genetic diversity.