Which of the following statements is true of Alzheimer's disease?
A)A gene on chromosome 20 is most consistently associated with Alzheimer's disease.
B)Family history studies suggest that 24 to 49 percent of first-degree relatives of a patient eventually develop the disease.
C)Twin studies of monozygotic and dizygotic twins have found very low concordance rates for all forms of neurocognitive disorder.
D)Family history studies suggest that 10 to 14 percent of first-degree relatives of a patient eventually develop the disease.

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Family history studies indicate that Alzheimer's disease has a significant genetic component, with 24 to 49 percent of first-degree relatives of a patient eventually developing the disease, highlighting the hereditary risk.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Alzheimer's Disease