Which of the following is not a potential result of a bottleneck event?

a. an increase in potential mates

b. a decrease in genetic diversity

c. an increase in inbreeding

d. an increased chance of extinction

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Biology

Deanna Fitzpatrick

4 March, 16:56

Which of the following is not a potential result of a bottleneck event?

a. an increase in potential mates

b. a decrease in genetic diversity

c. an increase in inbreeding

d. an increased chance of extinction

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Ivan Tyler · Answer 1

A bottleneck event is the extreme reduction or decrease of the size of a population. Therefore, the statement that is not a potential result of a bottleneck event is option A. an increase in potential mates. There will be a decrease in genetic diversity and an increased chance of extinction as well as an increase in inbreeding.

Which of the following is not a potential result of a bottleneck event?a. an increase in potential matesb. a decrease in genetic diversityc. an increase in inbreedingd. an increased chance of extinction

Which of the following is not a potential result of a bottleneck event?

a. an increase in potential mates

b. a decrease in genetic diversity

c. an increase in inbreeding

d. an increased chance of extinction