The greater the number of apolipoprotein (apoE)genes an individual possesses,the
A) more likely the individual is to develop vascular dementia.
B) less likely the individual is to develop vascular dementia.
C) more likely the individual is to develop Alzheimer's type dementia.
D) less likely the individual is to develop Alzheimer's type dementia.

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Studies have shown that possession of the epsilon-4 allele of the apoE gene is associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's type dementia. People with the epsilon-4 allele are approximately 3-4 times more likely to develop Alzheimer's than those without the allele.

The Greater the Number of Apolipoprotein (ApoE)genes an Individual Possesses,the