In the Study of the Evolution of FOXP2,evidence Supporting the Evolution

question 75

Multiple Choice

In the study of the evolution of FOXP2,evidence supporting the evolution of a family language disorder comes from what important link?

• A) the identification of the same mutation in all patients with speech disorders
• B) the family members were all lacking vocal chords
• C) the disorder is common in the family
• D) the identification of a single mutation in a single gene responsible for the disorder
• E) the identification of multiple mutations in multiple genes responsible for the disorder

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Definitions:

Early Life Experiences

Events or interactions occurring in the initial stages of an individual's life, which significantly influence their development, behavior, and psychological traits.

Lack

The state of being without or not having enough of something.

Memory

The cognitive process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information within the brain.

Piaget

A psychologist from Switzerland famous for his groundbreaking research in the area of child development, specifically his cognitive development theory.