Due to a loss of habitat, hunting, drought, disease, and inbreeding, the cheetah population has declined in number and is close to extinction. The current cheetah population has very little genetic variation. Which is a result of the limited genetic

variation in the current cheetah population compared to earlier cheetah populations with more variation?

A Current populations of cheetahs are more resistant to diseases.

B The survival rate of young cheetahs is increased in current populations.

Current populations of cheetahs are less likely to be able to adapt to environmental changes.

D Current populations of cheetahs are able to interbreed with other species, increasing genetic variations.