What is the importance of the FOXP2 gene?
a. The presence of the FOXP2 gene is associated with the ability to make tools from naturally occurring objects.
b. The FOXP2 is recessive and individuals with two copies of the gene have superior visuospatial skills.
c. Only individuals with the mutated form of the FOXP2 gene can pass on high levels of intelligence to their offspring.
d. The mutated version of the FOXP2 gene occurs naturally only in humans and is believed to be associated with language.
D
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