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

Question

O A bottleneck event increases the population of a species permanently.
O A bottleneck event increases the gene pool of a population.
O A bottleneck event decreases the population of a species permanently.
O
A bottleneck event decreases the gene pool of a population.

Answer 1

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 a population is removed due to environmental events (like natural disasters) or human activities, leading to a reduced genetic diversity in the remaining population.