The FoxP2 Gene Is Thought to Be Involved in Language

question 98

Multiple Choice

The FoxP2 gene is thought to be involved in language in humans. At prophase I, how many copies of the FoxP2 gene are present in a cell? Keep in mind that humans are diploid.

• A)two copies, one on each homologous chromosome
• B)four copies, one on each sister chromatid in a pair of homologous chromosomes
• C)eight copies, one on each sister chromatid in a pair of homologous chromosomes
• D)eight copies, one on each strand of each chromatid per homologous pair

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