Question

In Alzheimer's disease brain cells do not metabolize

• A. Glucose
• B. Amyloid $\beta$-peptide
• C. GABA
• D. Acetylcholine

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Amyloid $\beta$-peptide

Amyloidosis is caused by the buildup of an abnormal protein called amyloid. Amyloid is produced in the bone marrow and can be deposited in any tissue or organ. Amyloid plaques are abnormally folded amyloid beta protein, that accumulates outside nerve cells which causes inflammation, resulting in tissue injury.

So, the correct answer is 'Amyloid β-peptide'.