There Was a Mix-Up in the Hospital Nursery and There

question 24

Short Answer

There was a mix-up in the hospital nursery and there is a question as to which baby belongs to a set of new parents. The given gel contains the DNA fingerprint of the new mother (Lane 1),the new father (Lane 2),and two infants (Lanes 3 and 4). The DNA fingerprinting indicates that the infant tested in Lane ________ is the child of these parents.

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Definitions:

Noam Chomsky

An American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist known for his theory of generative grammar.

Biological Propensity

Biological propensity involves the natural inclination or tendency within individuals due to genetic, hormonal, or neurophysiological factors to exhibit certain behaviors or to develop certain conditions.

Linguistic Relativity

The hypothesis that the structure of a language influences its speakers' world view or cognition.

Nativist

A perspective in psychology and linguistics suggesting that certain skills or abilities are "native" or hardwired into the brain at birth, contrasting with theories that emphasize learning and experience.