Why are the gene pools of small populations reduced compared to those of larger populations? (1 point)

Question

Responses

lack of suitable mates

lack of advantageous traits

inbreeding

bottleneck events

Answer 1

The correct response is inbreeding.

In small populations, the likelihood of mating between closely related individuals increases, leading to reduced genetic diversity and a limited gene pool. This can result in inbreeding depression, where harmful genetic traits become more prevalent.