Misfolding of polypeptides is a serious problem in cells. Which of the following diseases are associated with an accumulation of misfolded polypeptides?
A) Alzheimer's only
B) Parkinson's only
C) diabetes mellitus only
D) Alzheimer's and Parkinson's only
E) Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and diabetes mellitus

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Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases are both associated with the accumulation of misfolded proteins, such as amyloid-beta in Alzheimer's and alpha-synuclein in Parkinson's. Diabetes mellitus is not primarily associated with misfolded proteins.

Misfolding of Polypeptides Is a Serious Problem in Cells