Question

Question
Why is the cheetah gene pool small today? (1 point)
Responses

inbreeding in zoos
inbreeding in zoos

lack of advantageous traits
lack of advantageous traits

multiple bottleneck events
multiple bottleneck events

poor adaptability

Answer 1

The primary reason the cheetah gene pool is small today is due to **multiple bottleneck events**. Throughout their history, cheetahs have experienced significant population declines due to various factors such as habitat loss and hunting, leading to reduced genetic diversity. These bottlenecks have made them more susceptible to inbreeding, which further reduces genetic variation.