Question

After a bottleneck event, the population of rabbits in an area has significantly decreased. A decade later, the population of the rabbits recovers to its original numbers. Which statement is correct about the rabbits? (1 point) Responses They are as likely to survive environmental changes because they survived the bottleneck event. They are as likely to survive environmental changes because they survived the bottleneck event. They are as likely to survive environmental changes because their population has recovered. They are as likely to survive environmental changes because their population has recovered. They are more likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event. They are more likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event. They are less likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event.

Answer 1

The correct statement is: They are less likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event.

A bottleneck event typically reduces genetic diversity within a population, and this decreased genetic variation can limit the population's ability to adapt to environmental changes. Therefore, even if the population size has recovered to its original numbers, the lack of genetic diversity can make them more vulnerable to changes in their environment.