Question
Which statement is correct about a bottleneck event? (1 point)
Responses
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 population of a species permanently.
A bottleneck event increases the population of a species permanently.
A bottleneck event decreases the gene pool of a population.
A bottleneck event decreases the gene pool of a population.
A bottleneck event increases the gene pool of a population.
Responses
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 population of a species permanently.
A bottleneck event increases the population of a species permanently.
A bottleneck event decreases the gene pool of a population.
A bottleneck event decreases the gene pool of a population.
A bottleneck event increases 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 significant portion of the population is suddenly reduced, often due to environmental events, leading to a decrease in genetic diversity.
**A bottleneck event decreases the gene pool of a population.**
Bottleneck events occur when a significant portion of the population is suddenly reduced, often due to environmental events, leading to a decrease in genetic diversity.