Persons with Mutations in the FOXP2 Gene Suffer from a Severe

question 84

Multiple Choice

Persons with mutations in the FOXP2 gene suffer from a severe speech and language disorder. What is the nature of the disorder?

• A)The person's lips are malformed.
• B)The person is unable to perform the fine muscular movements of lips and tongue that are required for vocal communication.
• C)The person has malformed vocal cords.
• D)The person has a malformed tongue.
• E)The person with the disorder is deaf.

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