Question

What is a bottleneck event and what is the effect of a bottleneck event on a population? Describe in one-to-two sentences

Answer 1

A bottleneck event is a significant reduction in the size of a population due to environmental events, disasters, or human activities, leading to a loss of genetic diversity. The effect of a bottleneck event on a population often results in reduced genetic variation, which can decrease adaptability and increase vulnerability to diseases or environmental changes.