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)

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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 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 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 as likely to survive environmental changes because their population has recovered.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

They are less likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event.

Bottleneck events typically result in reduced genetic diversity, which can make populations less adaptable to changes in their environment. This reduced genetic variation can lead to a higher vulnerability to diseases and environmental stresses, potentially hindering their ability to survive future changes.