Asked by Grace Londenberg on Sep 26, 2024
The aim of decreasing the number of undesirable or harmful genes in the human population is called
A) positive eugenics
B) negative eugenics
C) the Human Genome Project
D) neutral eugenics
Undesirable Genes
Genetic traits viewed as negative or harmful, often within the context of genetic engineering or selection.
Negative Eugenics
Practices aimed at decreasing the incidence of traits deemed undesirable by discouraging reproduction by persons having such traits.
- Understand the differences between positive and negative eugenics, along with their respective objectives.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the differences between positive and negative eugenics, along with their respective objectives.
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