After a bottleneck event, the population of rabbits in an area has significantly decreased. A decade later, the population of the rabbits recovers to its original numbers. Which statement is correct about the rabbits? (1 point) Responses They are as likely to survive environmental changes because they survived the bottleneck event. They are as likely to survive environmental changes because they survived the bottleneck event. They are more likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event. They are more likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event. They are less likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event. They are less likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event. They are as likely to survive environmental changes because their population has recovered.
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The correct statement is: They are less likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event.
After a bottleneck event, the population often has reduced genetic diversity. This lack of genetic variation can make the population more vulnerable to environmental changes, diseases, and other stressors, as there are fewer adaptive traits in the population. Even if the population numbers recover, the genetic makeup may still leave them susceptible to future challenges.
