Which statement is TRUE about language acquisition in the chimpanzee named Kanzi?
A)He was trained by researchers to use American Sign Language (ASL).
B)He learned ASL by watching his mother sign.
C)He was the first chimpanzee to sign over 100 words.
D)He learned to communicate using a geometric keyboard system.

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Kanzi, a bonobo, learned to communicate using a geometric keyboard system called a lexigram board, rather than being trained in American Sign Language (ASL). This method allowed him to understand and produce a significant number of symbols representing words, demonstrating complex understanding and communication abilities.

Which Statement Is TRUE About Language Acquisition in the Chimpanzee