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

What gene is a common tumor suppressor?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. TP53

This item reviews Oncogenes; TP53 is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Option by option

  • A. RAS

    RAS does not fit the stated mechanism.

  • B. TP53 (correct)

    Correct. TP53 fits the defining feature.

  • C. HER2

    HER2 is unsupported by the key finding.

  • D. MYC

    MYC is plausible but not the best answer.

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 B, TP53. This item reviews Oncogenes; TP53 is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Why is "RAS" not the answer?

RAS does not fit the stated mechanism.

Why is "HER2" not the answer?

HER2 is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "MYC" not the answer?

MYC is plausible but not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Oncogenes in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. TP53 fits the defining 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 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.