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Why are the gene pools of small populations reduced compared to those of larger populations? (1 point)
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inbreeding
inbreeding
lack of advantageous traits
lack of advantageous traits
lack of suitable mates
lack of suitable mates
bottleneck events
Question
Why are the gene pools of small populations reduced compared to those of larger populations? (1 point)
Responses
inbreeding
inbreeding
lack of advantageous traits
lack of advantageous traits
lack of suitable mates
lack of suitable mates
bottleneck events
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GPT-4o mini
The correct response is **inbreeding**.
In small populations, the gene pool is often reduced because inbreeding can occur more frequently, leading to a higher chance of offspring inheriting the same alleles from both parents. This reduces genetic diversity and can result in the prevalence of harmful traits or reduced fitness in the population. While bottleneck events and lack of suitable mates can also play a role in reducing gene pools, inbreeding is the most direct factor concerning the genetic makeup of small populations.
In small populations, the gene pool is often reduced because inbreeding can occur more frequently, leading to a higher chance of offspring inheriting the same alleles from both parents. This reduces genetic diversity and can result in the prevalence of harmful traits or reduced fitness in the population. While bottleneck events and lack of suitable mates can also play a role in reducing gene pools, inbreeding is the most direct factor concerning the genetic makeup of small populations.