Apoptosis: practice question

A Pathology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

Try it

Pathology · Apoptosis

Sample item

Which enzyme family executes apoptosis?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

B. Caspases

This item reviews Apoptosis; Caspases is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Option by option

  • A. Amylases

    Amylases is plausible but not the best answer.

  • B. Caspases (correct)

    Correct. Caspases fits the defining mechanism.

  • C. Lipases

    Lipases does not fit the stated pattern.

  • D. Kinases only

    Kinases only is unsupported by the key feature.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

More Pathology questions

Questions about this Pathology question

What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is B, Caspases. This item reviews Apoptosis; Caspases is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Why is "Amylases" not the answer?

Amylases is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Lipases" not the answer?

Lipases does not fit the stated pattern.

Why is "Kinases only" not the answer?

Kinases only is unsupported by the key feature.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Apoptosis in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Caspases fits the defining mechanism.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Apoptosis?

Learn each disease as a bundle: cause, key histology, markers, and the clinical hallmark. Then use the flashcards and the other Pathology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.