An Internal Mechanism for Processing Speech That Is Wired into All

question 131

Multiple Choice

An internal mechanism for processing speech that is wired into all humans is a ________.

• A) language acquisition device
• B) holophrastic speech generator
• C) universal translator
• D) voice box

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Definitions:

Multicellular Organism

Organism composed of interdependent cells that vary in their structure and function.

Pilus

A protein filament that projects from the surface of some prokaryotic cells.

Aerobic Respiration

A process in which organisms convert oxygen and glucose into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

Mitochondrion

A membrane-bound organelle in cells that produces energy through oxidative phosphorylation, often referred to as the cell's powerhouse.