In Grizzlies N_e is Only 25 Percent of N

Question

In grizzlies Neis only 25 percent of N. This is a concern because it
A) may lead to large values of FIT.
B) causes an in genetic variation.
C) leads to population bottlenecks.
D) leads to increased genetic drift.
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

A low effective population size (N_e) relative to the actual population size (N) increases the impact of genetic drift, which can lead to a loss of genetic variation and increased inbreeding.

In grizzlies Ne is only 25 percent of N. This is a concern because it

In grizzlies N_e is only 25 percent of N. This is a concern because it