Which of the following is not a potential result of a bottleneck event?

a. an increase in potential mates

b. a decrease in genetic diversity

c. an increase in inbreeding

d. an increased chance of extinction

A bottleneck event is the extreme reduction or decrease of the size of a population. Therefore, the statement that is not a potential result of a bottleneck event is option A. an increase in potential mates. There will be a decrease in genetic diversity and an increased chance of extinction as well as an increase in inbreeding.