Tumor suppressors: 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 · Tumor suppressors

Sample item

Loss of BRCA function impairs what?

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

The answer and the reasoning

D. DNA repair

This item reviews Tumor suppressors; DNA repair is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Option by option

  • A. Collagen synthesis

    Collagen synthesis does not fit the stated pattern.

  • B. Insulin release

    Insulin release is plausible but not the best answer.

  • C. Bile flow

    Bile flow is unsupported by the key feature.

  • D. DNA repair (correct)

    Correct. DNA repair 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, DNA repair. This item reviews Tumor suppressors; DNA repair is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Why is "Collagen synthesis" not the answer?

Collagen synthesis does not fit the stated pattern.

Why is "Insulin release" not the answer?

Insulin release is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Bile flow" not the answer?

Bile flow is unsupported by the key feature.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Tumor suppressors in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. DNA repair 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 Tumor suppressors?

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.