The abnormal APOE ℰ4 gene is the most widely known risk factor for __________.
A) familial Alzheimer's disease
B) vascular dementia
C) Parkinson's disease
D) sporadic Alzheimer's disease

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The abnormal APOE ℰ4 gene is the most widely known genetic risk factor for sporadic Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of Alzheimer's disease that occurs in individuals without a family history of the disease. The inheritance of this gene variant increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, but it does not guarantee that the individual will develop the disease.

The Abnormal APOE ℰ4 Gene Is the Most Widely Known