Which of the Following Conclusions Is the Most Logical to Draw

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conclusions is the most logical to draw from the fact that mice and songbirds have versions of the FOXP2 gene that is very similar to the form found in humans?

• A) Mice and songbirds can use language to communicate.
• B) The FOXP2 gene did not develop specifically as a result of language development during human evolution.
• C) The FOXP2 gene is not involved in language.
• D) The FOXP2 gene is solely responsible for the ability of humans to communicate.

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Definitions:

Gluteus Maximus

The largest and most superficial of the three gluteal muscles, significantly involved in the movement and stability of the hip and thigh.

Posterior Thigh

The posterior thigh refers to the back part of the thigh, encompassing the muscles, nerves, and tissues located behind the femur, primarily involved in the extension and rotation of the leg.

Semitendinosus

A muscle located in the back of the thigh, part of the hamstring group, involved in knee flexion and hip extension.

Vastus Lateralis

A muscle located on the side of the thigh, one of the components of the quadriceps femoris, involved in extending the knee.