Which statement is correct about a bottleneck event? (1 point)
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A bottleneck event increases the population of a species permanently.
A bottleneck event increases the population of a species permanently.
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 decreases the gene pool of a population. expailn what a bottleneck event is in one sentence
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A bottleneck event is asharp reduction in the size of a population due to environmental events, disasters, or human activities, which results in a loss of genetic diversity.
The correct statement about a bottleneck event is: A bottleneck event decreases the gene pool of a population. This occurs because the reduced population size limits genetic variation, leading to a less diverse gene pool.
