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Research on the genetic bases of language suggests that
 
  a. there is a single gene, FOXP2, that accounts for the complexity and robustness of human language.
  b. the gene FOXP2 is related to language and is probably the result of a mutation that occurred in our ancestors about 120,000 years ago.
  c. humans and chimpanzees share the same versions of FOX2P and related genes.
  d. there are no genes related to language and speech, despite previous claims.

Question 2

Recent research on the language abilities of dogs has shown that a border collie named Chaser
 
  a. could recognize over 1000 words, and infer that a new name belonged to a new object.
  b. acquired hundreds of words but when she heard an unfamiliar name she looked to her trainer for clues.
  c. knew the names of dozens of her toys and could say these words in a singsong voice.
  d. could use a translation device called BowLingual to communicate her basic needs in English.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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