Which of the following types of dementia is thought to share genetic bases with Alzheimer's disease?

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Down syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, which contains the gene for amyloid precursor protein (APP). People with Down syndrome have increased production of beta-amyloid, the same protein that accumulates in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. This suggests a shared genetic basis between the two conditions.

Which of the Following Types of Dementia Is Thought to Share