Some taboos against eating pork may be partly explained because

A) pigs are not well-suited to hot, arid environments.
B) pigs did not originate from those regions.
C) pigs are filthy animals.
D) of genetically transmitted food allergies.
E) other meats are preferred.


Answer: A

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