People who inherit ________ alleles of the ApoE gene from both parents have an 8 to 12 times greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
A)e2
B)e3
C)e4
D)e5

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The ApoE gene has three alleles - e2, e3, and e4. People with the e4 allele have the highest risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, with an 8 to 12 times greater risk if they inherit this allele from both parents. Therefore, the best choice is C (e4). The other alleles (e2, e3, e5) are not strongly associated with Alzheimer's disease risk.

People Who Inherit ________ Alleles of the ApoE Gene from Both