One of the two genes that have likely contributed to our greater brain size relative to chimpanzees is the ___ gene,responsible for ___.
A)ASPM gene,myelination of the temporal lobe
B)PACAP precursor gene,neurogenesis and neural signaling
C)AMSP gene,synaptic formation
D)PACAP precursor gene,locomotor performance

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The PACAP precursor gene is associated with neurogenesis and neural signaling, which are crucial for brain development and function, contributing to the greater brain size in humans compared to chimpanzees.

One of the Two Genes That Have Likely Contributed to Our