How Is the Aβ Protein Produced? Include the Name of the Precursor

question 18

Multiple Choice

How is the Aβ protein produced? Include the name of the precursor protein.

• A) The APP protein is cleaved by α-secretase, which is then cleaved by β-secretase.
• B) The APP protein is cleaved by β-secretase and then by α-secretase.
• C) The APP protein is cleaved by α-secretase and then γ-secretase.
• D) The APP protein is cleaved by β-secretase and then γ-secretase.

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