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8. A major misconce ption about natural selection is that this mechanism "gives organisms what they want or need so they can adapt to an environment." Explain why this is not correct.

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Incorrect

Step-by-step explanation:

Natural selection is when the organisms with the best fitting adaptations and features in an environment will thrive, while others without these will go extinct. For example, a mouse with white fur will survive in a snowy area because they can hie better than a black or gray mouse.

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