FOXP2 is a transcription factor, meaning it binds to DNA and regulates the transcription of other genes. It has been implicated in language development and speech production in humans, suggesting that it plays a key role in the regulation of neural development and function.

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FOXP2 Functions by

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FOXP2 functions by

A) acting as a neurotransmitter between neurons and muscles in the jaw.
B) regulating the transcription of other genes.
C) regulating cell division.
D) acting as a neurotransmitter between neurons in the ear and brain.
E) regulating mRNA splicing.

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