Which statement is correct about a bottleneck event? (1 point)

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A bottleneck event decreases the population of a species permanently.
A bottleneck event decreases the population of a species permanently.

A bottleneck event decreases the gene pool of a population.
A bottleneck event decreases the gene pool of a population.

A bottleneck event increases the gene pool of a population.
A bottleneck event increases the gene pool of a population.

A bottleneck event increases the population of a species permanently.
A bottleneck event increases the population of a species permanently.

1 answer

The correct statement about a bottleneck event is:

A bottleneck event decreases the gene pool of a population.

A bottleneck event occurs when a significant portion of a population is suddenly reduced, often due to environmental events, disasters, or human activities. This reduction can lead to a loss of genetic diversity, which decreases the gene pool.