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

Activation of which gene class can drive uncontrolled cell proliferation?

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

The answer and the reasoning

D. Oncogene

The defining Neoplasia relationship supports Oncogene; it is the option that most directly explains the biochemical pathway or pathological process in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Ribosomal RNA only

    Ribosomal RNA only is relevant in a different context but is not supported here.

  • B. Blood group gene

    Blood group gene does not account for the central finding in this item.

  • C. Housekeeping gene

    Housekeeping gene does not match the stated neoplasia mechanism.

  • D. Oncogene (correct)

    Correct. Oncogene is the appropriate conclusion from 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.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is D, Oncogene. The defining Neoplasia relationship supports Oncogene; it is the option that most directly explains the biochemical pathway or pathological process in the stem.

Why is "Ribosomal RNA only" not the answer?

Ribosomal RNA only is relevant in a different context but is not supported here.

Why is "Blood group gene" not the answer?

Blood group gene does not account for the central finding in this item.

Why is "Housekeeping gene" not the answer?

Housekeeping gene does not match the stated neoplasia mechanism.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neoplasia in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Oncogene is the appropriate conclusion from the key feature.

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.