The Basic Unit of Meaning in Language Is Called A

question 77

Multiple Choice

The basic unit of meaning in language is called a:

• A) noun.
• B) word.
• C) phoneme.
• D) morpheme.

---

Definitions:

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA that are responsible for the physical and likely some behavioral characteristics of organisms, passed from parents to offspring.

Epigenesist

A development through which organisms grow and develop, involving genetic factors but also emphasizing the role of environmental influences on gene expression.

Codominance

A genetic scenario where two alleles for a specific trait are equally expressed without blending in the phenotype of heterozygotes.

Dominance

The priority of one allele or gene over others in affecting the phenotype of an organism, or a social hierarchy where individuals of higher status have more influence.