Why does Brazil rarely send female swimmers to the Olympics?
A. Brazilian women would rather swim just to keep trim and fit and not to compete.
B. Beauty standards in Brazil shun the physique created by swimming.
C. Women with ideal swimmers' bodies are recruited for a more popular Brazilian sport, volleyball.
D. Brazilian officials would rather focus on the success of Brazilian men's swimming.
E. Brazilians favor the strong leg muscles that come from other sports like basketball or soccer.
Answer: B
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Gregor Mendel
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