Research Suggests That Genetic Factors Contribute to Language Acquisition

question 23

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that genetic factors contribute to language acquisition.For example,some people have an inherited syndrome known as specific language impairment.These people typically

• A)have underdeveloped muscles needed for speech production.
• B)have damage to Wernicke's area.
• C)are less likely to learn and use the rules of language.
• D)also show an impairment in intelligence.

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Definitions:

Transmission Electron Microscope

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Organelles

Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions, like mitochondria for energy production and ribosomes for protein synthesis.

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