A bottleneck event reduces the population of bears in one area by 80%. Which statement is correct about the bears’ gene pool? (1 point)

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It has temporarily increased, so disadvantageous traits are less likely to be passed on.

It has temporarily increased, so disadvantageous traits are more likely to be passed on.

It has temporarily decreased, so disadvantageous traits are more likely to be passed on.

It has temporarily decreased, so disadvantageous traits are less likely to be passed on.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

It has temporarily decreased, so disadvantageous traits are more likely to be passed on.

A bottleneck event reduces the genetic diversity of a population because a significant portion of the population is lost. This reduction leads to a smaller gene pool, which can increase the likelihood that disadvantageous traits will be passed on, especially if the surviving population is not representative of the original population's genetic diversity.