Traits, Survival, and Reproduction Quick Check

Question

A bottleneck event reduces the population of bears in one area by 80%. Which statement is correct about the bears' gene pool? (1 p
• It has temporarily decreased, so disadvantageous traits are less likely to be passed on.
It has temporarily decreased, so disadvantageous traits are more likely to be passed on.
It has temporarily increased, so disadvantageous traits are less likely to be passed on.
It has temporarily increased, so disadvantageous traits are more likely to be passed on.

Answer 1

• It has temporarily increased, so disadvantageous traits are less likely to be passed on.