What is FOXP2?
A) a computer program that is capable of understanding and producing natural human language
B) a brain region involved in the comprehension of language
C) a gene believed to be involved in language
D) a brain region involved in the production of spoken language
Answer: C
Rationale: Studies of a family with a rare genetic mutation suggest that the physical and chemical processes that the gene FOXP2 codes for are related to language function.
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