Language Refers to the

question 62

Multiple Choice

Language refers to the

• A)smallest distinctive speech sounds.
• B)rules by which we derive meaning from speech sounds.
• C)rules for combining words into grammatically sensible sentences.
• D)spoken,written,or signed words and the ways they are combined to communicate meaning.

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Definitions:

Embryo

An early stage of development in multicellular organisms, in humans, it refers to the period from conception to the eighth week of pregnancy.

Fetus

A developing human from roughly eight weeks after conception until the time of birth, characterized by rapid growth and development of organs and structures.

Mutations

Changes in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome, which can lead to variations in physical traits or the development of diseases.

Genetic Code

The set of rules by which information encoded in genetic material (DNA or RNA) is translated into proteins by living cells.