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8. What makes early

onset Alzheimers more
likely to occur in Down
Syndrome patients? *

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User Kevinl
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Explanation: Scientists believe the increased risk is due to the extra chromosome, chromosome 21, that causes Down syndrome. Persons born with Down syndrome have three copies (instead of the normal two copies) of this chromosome.

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