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

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

A bottleneck event decreases the population of a species permanently.

A bottleneck event decreases the gene pool of a population.

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

A bottleneck event decreases the gene pool of a population.

Why are the gene pools of small populations reduced compared to those of larger populations? (1 point)

lack of suitable mates

O inbreeding

bottleneck events

Olack of advantageous traits

The gene pools of small populations are reduced compared to those of larger populations due to bottleneck events.