Cheetahs that have experienced a genetic bottleneck would be characterized by evidence showing that
A. the body is long, thin, and graceful.
B. rates of genetic mutation are low in this species.
C. these cats are members of an endangered species.
D. they originally came from small areas of Africa.
E. the population has low levels of genetic variability.
Answer: E
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