The extreme loss of genetic diversity that has occurred in cheetah populations due to overhunting is the result of
A) a population bottleneck.
B) natural selection.
C) the founder effect.
D) genetic drift.
E) coevolution.

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A population bottleneck occurs when a population's size is significantly reduced for at least one generation, leading to a loss of genetic diversity. This can happen due to overhunting, as in the case of cheetah populations.

The Extreme Loss of Genetic Diversity That Has Occurred in Cheetah