Question

The branch of biology dealing with the process of improvement of human race by selective breeding is called

• A. euphenics
• B. euthenics
• C. obstetrics
• D. eugenics

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

eugenics

Answer 2

Eugenics is the study of improvement of human race by controlled selective breeding between individuals with desirable characteristics. $\quad\quad$Euthenics is the study of environmental conditions that contribute to the improvement of intellect and other traits in the human genetic engineering. Obstetrics is the science connected with care of women before, during and after childbirth.