A scientist observes a population of cheetahs on the plains in southern Africa and noticed that cheetahs have very little genetic variation. The scientists claims that the cheetahs are susceptible to extinction as a result of climate change. What is the name of the effect the scientist observed and why is it a concern ?(1 point)
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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
Bottleneck effect, because environmental stresses affecting one cheetah could affect them all.
The lack of genetic variation in the cheetah population makes them vulnerable to environmental changes, such as climate change. With limited genetic diversity, the cheetahs may lack the necessary adaptations to survive in changing conditions. If one cheetah is unable to cope with the new environment, it is likely that other cheetahs will also struggle, leading to a higher risk of extinction for the entire population.