Question

question 46
which population would have the most loss of diversity from a genetic bottleneck?
a 103 e. coli
b 1000 mice
c 100 elephants
d 100 humans
e 10 cats

Explanation:

A genetic bottleneck reduces population size, and smaller populations lose more genetic diversity. Among the options, 10 cats (E) have the smallest population. Prokaryotes like E. coli (A) have high reproductive rates and genetic mechanisms (e.g., horizontal gene transfer) that maintain diversity. Larger populations (B, C, D) have more genetic variation to retain. So the smallest population (10 cats) will lose the most diversity.

Answer:

E. 10 cats