Which of the following statements about types of descent in anthropological theories is INCORRECT?

 

A) Matrilineal descent - inheritance and succession are often passed down through the female line.

B) Patrilineal descent - trace lineage through the male line.

C) Bilateral descent - recognizes the importance of both maternal and paternal ancestors.

D) Ambilineal descent - automatically assigns lineage based on the parent with the highest social status.

 

Choose the correct option from below: