In an attempt to diagnose Alzheimer's, Dr. Moneypenny is taking a sample of cerebrospinal fluid. She would be MOST likely looking for a certain protein called:
A) beta-amyloid.
B) dopamine.
C) thioridazine.
D) dysphoria.

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Beta-amyloid is a protein that can accumulate in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease, forming plaques that are a hallmark of the condition. Testing for beta-amyloid in cerebrospinal fluid can help in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's.

In an Attempt to Diagnose Alzheimer's, Dr