Oncogenes: 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 · Oncogenes

Sample item

RAS mutation promotes what?

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

The answer and the reasoning

D. Growth signaling

This item reviews Oncogenes; Growth signaling is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Option by option

  • A. Clot dissolution

    Clot dissolution is unsupported by the key feature.

  • B. DNA repair only

    DNA repair only does not fit the stated pattern.

  • C. Apoptosis only

    Apoptosis only is plausible but not the best answer.

  • D. Growth signaling (correct)

    Correct. Growth signaling fits the defining mechanism.

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.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is D, Growth signaling. This item reviews Oncogenes; Growth signaling is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Why is "Clot dissolution" not the answer?

Clot dissolution is unsupported by the key feature.

Why is "DNA repair only" not the answer?

DNA repair only does not fit the stated pattern.

Why is "Apoptosis only" not the answer?

Apoptosis only is plausible but not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Oncogenes in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Growth signaling 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 Oncogenes?

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.