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7. is the purpose of natural selection to increase the mean fitness in populations? explain.

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Yes.

Step-by-step explanation:

Natural selection says that the weakest die off quicker and are less likely to reproduce. With only the fittest surviving and reproducing, Natural Selection ensures an increase in the populations mean fitness.

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