Question

While creation and presence of variation is directionless, natural selection is directional as it is in the context of adaptation. Comment.

Answer 1

Creation and variation occur in a sexually reproducing population as a result of crossing over during meiosis and random fusion of gametes. It is however the organisms that are selected over a period of time which are determined by the environmental conditions. In other words, the environment provides the direction with respect to adaptations so that the organisms are more and more fit in terms of survival.