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.