The statement 'natural selection causes mutations' is FALSE.
- Natural selection, also called survival of the fittest, is the main mechanism by which evolution acts.
- Naural selection refers to the mechanism of differential survival and reproduction of individuals better adapted to the environment in which they live.
- Mutations, i.e., alterations in the nucleotide (DNA) sequence of an organism, provide the raw material to generate genetic variability (diversity), which is a prerequisite for evolution to occur.
- Populations and species evolve (change) by accumulating beneficial mutations that occur over time.
In conclusion, the statement 'natural selection causes mutations' is FALSE.
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