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 and the FOXP2 gene have shown that mutations affecting this gene only lead to a specific aspect of language – the ability to produce and comprehend complex grammar. Other aspects of language, such as vocabulary and articulation, are not significantly affected by FOXP2 mutations.

Studies of the KE Family and the FOXP2 Gene Indicate