Question

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

A bottleneck event increases the population of a species permanently.
A bottleneck event increases the population of a species permanently.

A bottleneck event decreases the population of a species permanently.
A bottleneck event decreases the population of a species permanently.

A bottleneck event increases the gene pool of a population.
A bottleneck event increases the gene pool of a population.

A bottleneck event decreases the gene pool of a population

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The correct statement about a bottleneck event is:

"A bottleneck event decreases the gene pool of a population."

Bottleneck events occur when a population's size is significantly reduced for at least one generation, often due to environmental events (like natural disasters) or human activities. This reduction can lead to a loss of genetic diversity, thereby decreasing the gene pool.