Various religious groups and their followers are very upset about scientific advances in reproductive technology, such as birth control pills, abortion pills, in-vitro fertilization, and genetic engineering. This conflict between religious values and new scientific concepts illustrates
A. material culture.
B. nonmaterial culture.
C. cultural adaptation.
D. culture lag.
Answer: D
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