Why Is the Phrase "Survival of the Fittest" Somewhat Misleading

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Multiple Choice

Why is the phrase "survival of the fittest" somewhat misleading?

• A) It implies that the best possible organism will evolve.
• B) It implies that organisms will always grow bigger and more complex.
• C) It implies that there's random generation of variation.
• D) It implies that humans are the proper end result of evolution.

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