Alzheimer's Disease Involves Several Changes in the Brain

question 131

Multiple Choice

 Alzheimer's disease involves several changes in the brain. Which of the following is NOT one of the affected structures?

• A) neurofibrillary tangles
• B) beta amyloid proteins
• C) extrapyramidal cells
• D) tau proteins

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Definitions:

Proteins

Massive biological molecules, known as macromolecules, are composed of one or more extended sequences of amino acid residues and fulfill a wide range of roles in organisms.

Peptide Bonds

Chemical bonds formed between amino acids during the formation of proteins.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group, serving as the building blocks of proteins, involved in various biological processes.

Primary Structure

The sequence of amino acids in a protein, which determines its three-dimensional shape and function.