The “organic analogy” refers to the idea that ______

a. the parts of a culture are interconnected much like the organs of a living animal
b. only the fittest members of a species will survive
c. humans evolved directly from non-human primates
d. culture helps people adapt to their environments
e. culture is a living and breathing entity that affects human survival


ANSWER:
a

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