Which of the following is most likely to have a dysgenic effect?
A) Medical treatment of an autosomal dominant disorder
B) Medical treatment of an autosomal recessive disorder
C) Medical treatment of a complex genetic disorder
D) Prenatal diagnosis of a genetic trait
E) Selective termination of affected pregnancies

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Medical treatment of an autosomal dominant disorder is most likely to have a dysgenic effect because it allows individuals with a genetic disorder that is easily passed on to offspring (due to its dominant inheritance pattern) to survive and reproduce, potentially increasing the frequency of the disorder in the population.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Have a Dysgenic