Neoplasia: 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.

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Pathology · Neoplasia

Sample item

Which property allows tumor cells to grow indefinitely?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Telomerase activation

This item reviews Neoplasia; Telomerase activation is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Option by option

  • A. Senescence

    Senescence is unsupported by the key feature.

  • B. Telomerase activation (correct)

    Correct. Telomerase activation fits the defining mechanism.

  • C. Contact inhibition

    Contact inhibition is plausible but not the best answer.

  • D. Apoptosis increase

    Apoptosis increase does not fit the stated pattern.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

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

Why is "Senescence" not the answer?

Senescence is unsupported by the key feature.

Why is "Contact inhibition" not the answer?

Contact inhibition is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Apoptosis increase" not the answer?

Apoptosis increase does not fit the stated pattern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neoplasia in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Telomerase activation 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 Neoplasia?

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.