The E4 variation of the APOE gene increases a person's chances of developing ____.
A) cystic fibrosis
B) Parkinson's disease
C) Huntington's disease
D) Alzheimer's disease
E) Duchenne's muscular dystrophy

Question

The E4 variation of the APOE gene increases a person's chances of developing ____.​
A) cystic fibrosis​
B) ​Parkinson's disease
C) ​Huntington's disease
D) ​Alzheimer's disease
E) ​Duchenne's muscular dystrophy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The E4 variation of the APOE gene is associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. This gene variation affects cholesterol metabolism, which is believed to influence the formation of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

The E4 Variation of the APOE Gene Increases a Person's