Why are the gene pools of small populations reduced compared to those of larger populations?

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stem?
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O inbreeding
О bottleneck events
• lack of advantageous traits
• lack of suitable mates

Answer 1

The correct answer is "bottleneck events". Bottleneck events occur when a large population is drastically reduced in size, resulting in a random loss of genetic diversity. This reduction in genetic diversity can lead to the loss of advantageous traits and a lack of suitable mates, ultimately reducing the gene pool of the small population.