ISP Module 9 Self-Test
Name
Which allele is associated with increased susceptibility to Alzheimer's disease?
A.
Apolipoprotein E 1
B.
Apolipoprotein E 2
C.
Apolipoprotein E 3
D.
Apolipoprotein E 4
Genetic studies have demonstrated that mutations in the gene encoding the B-amyloid precursor protein that result in abnormal processing cause Alzheimer's disease. In addition, mutations in another set of genes called ________________ are the cause of other forms of familial Alzheimer's disease.
A.
the prions
B.
the presenilins
C.
the alpha-synuclein
D.
the Notch3
