Asked by Kanisha Dillard on Sep 25, 2024

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Which is the rarest form of descent?​

A) ​bilateral descent
B) ​ambilineal descent
C) ​double descent
D) ​matrilineal descent

Ambilineal Descent

A form of descent in which individuals may inherit some family traits, affiliations, or belongings through either the maternal or paternal line, as selected by the individual, group, or society.

Bilateral Descent

A system of family lineage in which kinship and inheritance are traced through both parents' lines.

Double Descent

A system of kinship where individuals trace their ancestry through both their mother's and father's lines equally.

  • Detect and make distinctions among various systems of kinship and groups of descent.
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Patricia Clogston4 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Double descent is considered the rarest form of descent. It involves individuals tracing their ancestry through both their mother's and father's lines, which is less common than other forms of descent such as matrilineal, patrilineal, or bilateral.