Asked by Emily Maher on Jun 20, 2024
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The APP gene is the:
A) Alzheimer protein precursor gene.
B) alternate protein precursor gene.
C) amyloid protein preparatory gene.
D) amyloid precursor protein gene.
APP Gene
A gene on chromosome 21 that encodes the amyloid precursor protein (APP), which is thought to be involved in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease.
Amyloid Precursor Protein
A protein that in humans is encoded by the APP gene, and is thought to be involved in the pathological process of Alzheimer's disease.
Protein Precursor
A substance that precedes and is transformed into a protein through biological processes, often involving translation and folding.
- Recognize the association between Alzheimer's disease and chromosome related genetic mutations.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the association between Alzheimer's disease and chromosome related genetic mutations.
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