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

What is the role of TP53 in normal cells?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Tumor suppressor function

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

Option by option

  • A. Tumor suppressor function (correct)

    Correct. Tumor suppressor function is the appropriate conclusion from the key feature.

  • B. Collagen synthesis

    Collagen synthesis does not match the stated neoplasia mechanism.

  • C. Oxygen transport

    Oxygen transport is relevant in a different context but is not supported here.

  • D. Antibody secretion

    Antibody secretion does not account for the central finding in this item.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

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

Why is "Collagen synthesis" not the answer?

Collagen synthesis does not match the stated neoplasia mechanism.

Why is "Oxygen transport" not the answer?

Oxygen transport is relevant in a different context but is not supported here.

Why is "Antibody secretion" not the answer?

Antibody secretion does not account for the central finding in this item.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neoplasia in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Tumor suppressor function 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.