Recent Research on Bilingualism That Corrected the Flaws from Earlier

question 21

Multiple Choice

Recent research on bilingualism that corrected the flaws from earlier studies indicate that bilingualism is associated with:

• A)notable deficits in the time course of language development.
• B)enhancements in IQ score.
• C)deficits in both language development and general cognitive functioning.
• D)a similar course of language development as observed in monolingual individuals.

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Definitions:

Comparative Genomics

The field of study focused on comparing the genomes of different species to understand their evolutionary relationships, gene function, and structural organization.

Reciprocal Translocation

A chromosomal anomaly involving the exchange of segments between two non-homologous chromosomes.

Factor VIII Gene

A gene located on the X chromosome responsible for producing factor VIII, a critical protein for blood clotting.

Nondisjunction

A genetic anomaly during cell division where chromosomes fail to separate properly, leading to gametes with abnormal numbers of chromosomes.