The incest taboo is almost culturally universal, but

A. not all cultures have one.
B. not all cultures define incest the same way.
C. some cultures have replaced it with the levirate.
D. some cultures practice gerontology anyway.
E. not all cultures know about the consequences of incest.


Answer: B

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