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Genetic engineering is connected with

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Euphenics
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Euthenics
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Eugenetics
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All the above
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The correct options are
A Euphenics
C Eugenetics
  • Genetic engineering, also known as genetic modification or genetic manipulation is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.
  • Eugenics is the study of or belief in the possibility of improving the qualities(genetic modification) of the human species or a human population, especially by such means as discouraging reproduction by persons having genetic defects or presumed to have inheritable undesirable traits (negative eugenics) or encouraging reproduction by persons presumed.
  • Euphenics, which literally means "good appearance" or "normal appearing" is the science of making phenotypic improvements genetic modification) to humans after birth, generally to affect a problematic genetic condition.
  • Hence, genetic engineering is connected with Eugenics and Euphenics.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Euphenics and Eugenics'.

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