A population of cheetahs on the plains in southern Africa has very little genetic variation compared to other species in the area. Scientists are concerned that the cheetah population will not survive extreme environmental changes. What is the name of the effect the scientist observed and why is it a concern?(1 point) Responses Frameshift mutation, because it only produces ineffective proteins Frameshift mutation, because it only produces ineffective proteins Disaster effect, because the cheetahs have mutated to produce ineffective proteins Disaster effect, because the cheetahs have mutated to produce ineffective proteins Bottleneck effect, because environmental stresses affecting one cheetah could affect them all Bottleneck effect, because environmental stresses affecting one cheetah could affect them all Substitution mutation, because the these mutations cannot be passed to offspring Substitution mutation, because the these mutations cannot be passed to offspring

Answer 1

The correct response is: Bottleneck effect, because environmental stresses affecting one cheetah could affect them all.

The bottleneck effect refers to a sharp reduction in the size of a population due to environmental events or other pressures, resulting in decreased genetic variation. This lack of genetic diversity makes the population more vulnerable to diseases and changes in the environment, as all individuals may share the same vulnerabilities.