A recent study reported by De Meyer and others revealed that ________, which is a protein fragment that forms plaques in the brain, was present in the spinal fluid of approximately 75 percent of the individuals with mild cognitive impairment.
A) apolipoprotein E
B) amyloid beta
C) acetylcholine
D) serotonin

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The protein fragment that forms plaques in the brain is amyloid beta, and the study found that it was present in the spinal fluid of approximately 75 percent of individuals with mild cognitive impairment. The other options (apolipoprotein E, acetylcholine, and serotonin) are not directly related to the formation of plaques in the brain.

A Recent Study Reported by De Meyer and Others Revealed