A Mutation in the ___________ Has Been Found Between Humans

question 34

Multiple Choice

A mutation in the ___________ has been found between humans and chimpanzees that is likely responsible for the human capability for speech.

• A)FOXP2 gene
• B)microcephalin gene
• C)hyoid
• D)lungs
• E)tongue

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Definitions:

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption that results from a change in the price of one good relative to the prices of other goods, holding utility constant.

Income Effect

The change in consumption that results from a change in real income or purchasing power.

Demand Function

A mathematical model that describes the quantity of a good or service demanded at various prices, holding other factors constant.

Substitution Effect

The substitution effect is a concept in economics that describes how consumers change their consumption patterns in response to changes in the prices of goods, opting for cheaper alternatives when prices increase.