Regarding the nature of natural selection,which of the following is NOT an accurate statement?
A) Populations evolve traits by natural selection that will be useful for future environmental changes.
B) Natural selection acts on the phenotypes of individuals, but evolution occurs with changes in allele frequencies in populations.
C) Natural selection can and does produce features that are less than perfect adaptations.
D) Natural selection operates as a systematic, nonprogressive mechanism.

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While natural selection does favor traits that allow individuals to survive and reproduce in their current environment, it does not operate with a future goal in mind. Natural selection acts on current traits and their effects, rather than anticipating future environmental changes.

Regarding the Nature of Natural Selection,which of the Following Is