Proponents of Eugenics Sought to Eliminate Alleles for So-Called Undesirable

question 22

Multiple Choice

Proponents of eugenics sought to eliminate alleles for so-called undesirable traits by not allowing people with those traits to reproduce. Which of the following scenarios would prevent the elimination of these alleles?

• A) Undesirable traits have high heritability.
• B) Undesirable traits are caused by rare, recessive alleles.
• C) Undesirable traits occur in large populations.
• D) Undesirable traits result in decreased fitness.

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