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The term eugenics was first applied by

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Urey
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Lederberg
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Galton
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Morgan
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Solution

The correct option is C Galton

The science of improving the human species by selectively mating people with specific desirable hereditary traits. It aims to reduce human suffering by “breeding out” disease, disabilities and so-called undesirable characteristics from the human population. The term eugenics was first applied by Galton.

So, the correct option is ‘Galton’.

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