Regarding Alzheimer's Disease, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 30

Multiple Choice

Regarding Alzheimer's disease, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Scientists have confirmed that a defect on one particular gene accounts for the disease.
• B)The number of Alzheimer's patients is expected to significantly increase over the next fifty years.
• C)The available drugs provide only modest benefits in boosting memory functioning in AD patients.
• D)There currently is no cure for Alzheimer's disease.
• E)Alzheimer's disease can affect younger people.

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Definitions:

Major Organic Product

The primary product resulted from an organic reaction, typically the one formed in the greatest yield.

Methylation

The chemical process of adding a methyl group to a molecule, often resulting in changes to the molecule's physical properties or biological activity.

Carboxylic Acid

Organic compounds characterized by a carboxyl group, commonly involved in acid-base reactions and synthesis.

Diazomethane

A highly reactive organic compound with the formula CH2N2, used especially in chemical synthesis as a methylating agent.