Question

After a bottleneck event, the population of rabbits in an area has significantly decreased. A decade later, the population of the rabbits recovers to its original numbers. Which statement is correct about the rabbits?

They are more likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event.

They are as likely to survive environmental changes because they survived the bottleneck event.

They are as likely to survive environmental changes because their population has recovered.

They are less likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event.

Answer 1

The answer is d because it will not adapt back to the environment

Answer 2

Answer: They are less likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event.

Explanation: There is a lack of genetic variation because of the bottleneck effect, making it harder for the species to adapt to an environmental change.