Which statement is correct about a bottleneck event? (1 point)

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A bottleneck event decreases the population of a species permanently.

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 population of a species

Answer 1

The correct statement about a bottleneck event is:

A bottleneck event decreases the gene pool of a population.

A bottleneck event occurs when a significant reduction in population size leads to a decrease in genetic diversity within that population.