Question

Why is the cheetah gene pool small today? (1 point)
Responses

lack of advantageous traits
lack of advantageous traits

inbreeding in zoos
inbreeding in zoos

poor adaptability
poor adaptability

multiple bottleneck events

1 answer

The correct response is:

multiple bottleneck events

Cheetah populations have experienced multiple bottleneck events in their evolutionary history, leading to a reduced genetic diversity and a small gene pool today. These bottleneck events can occur due to factors such as habitat loss, hunting, and population declines.