In the context of the biological and environmental influences on language, which of the following statements is true about language and the brain?
A. Language processing mainly occurs in the brain's left hemisphere.
B. Infants are able to attach meaning to words only after the age of one.
C. Broca's area contributes to language comprehension.
D. Wernicke's area is involved in speech production.
Answer: A
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