Why are the gene pools of small populations reduced compared to those of larger populations? (1 point)Responsesinbreedinginbreedinglack of advantageous traitslack of advantageous traitslack of suitable mateslack of suitable matesbottleneck events
The gene pools of small populations are reduced compared to those of larger populations for several reasons. Inbreeding is more common in small populations, leading to a decrease in genetic diversity. This can result in a lack of advantageous traits and a higher prevalence of harmful genetic mutations. Additionally, small populations may not have as many suitable mates available, further reducing genetic diversity. Bottleneck events, such as natural disasters or human impacts, can also greatly reduce the gene pool of a population by randomly eliminating certain individuals and their unique genetic variations.
