Early-onset Alzheimer's disease affects people under the age of 65. Less than five percent of people who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease have this type. Many cases of early-onset Alzheimer's disease are inherited, a type known as familial Alzheimer's disease (FAD). Which statement is best supported by this information?

F) FAD is the result of a genetic change in one or more chromosomes.

G) Natural selection will continue to reduce the incidence of FAD.

H) FAD affects only the genes of middle-aged people.

J) Deletion of one amino acid causes FAD.

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Virginia Henry

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26 June, 16:25

Early-onset Alzheimer's disease affects people under the age of 65. Less than five percent of people who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease have this type. Many cases of early-onset Alzheimer's disease are inherited, a type known as familial Alzheimer's disease (FAD). Which statement is best supported by this information?

F) FAD is the result of a genetic change in one or more chromosomes.

G) Natural selection will continue to reduce the incidence of FAD.

H) FAD affects only the genes of middle-aged people.

J) Deletion of one amino acid causes FAD.

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Miles Clay · Answer 1

F) FAD is the result of a genetic change in one or more chromosomes.

Answer: F

The paragraph says that early-onset Alzheimer's disease is inherited.