Studies of the KE family and the FOXP2 gene indicate that
A)Language is controlled entirely by a single gene found on chromosome 7.
B)Language is still fluent despite a mutation to this gene.
C)This particular gene is related to one specific aspect of language.
D)Mutations affecting this gene lead to highly expressive language skills.

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Studies of the KE family, who display a specific language deficit, and the FOXP2 gene indicate that this gene is related to a specific aspect of language, specifically the ability to produce and sequence speech sounds. Mutations affecting this gene can lead to difficulties with this aspect of language, but not necessarily an overall loss of language ability.

Studies of the KE Family and the FOXP2 Gene Indicate