The ApoE gene:
A)helps the body create antibodies to defend against beta-amyloid protein.
B)has four versions, or alleles-e1, e2, e3, and e4.
C)with an e4 allele reduces an individual's genetic vulnerability to developing Alzheimer's disease.
D)regulates the protein that is involved in the transport of cholesterol through the blood.

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The ApoE gene regulates the protein involved in the transport of cholesterol through the blood. It has three main alleles: e2, e3, and e4. The e4 allele is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, not a reduced risk.

The ApoE Gene