Which of the following statements about culture is FALSE?

A. It has an evolutionary basis.
B. It encompasses rule-governed, shared, symbol-based, learned behavior, as well as beliefs transmitted across the generations.
C. It is acquired by all humans, as members of society, through enculturation.
D. It is transmitted genetically.
E. Everyone is cultured.


Answer: D

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