Question

Which of the following is the correct option regarding biopsy?

(a) Normal tissues of the infected individuals are studied

(b) Thick sections of living tissues are studied under the microscope

(c) Histopathological studies are done by an ophthalmologist

(d) Suspected tissues are studied under the microscope

This question was addressed to me in a national level competition.

The origin of the question is Human Health and Disease in chapter Human Health and Disease of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Right answer is (d) Suspected tissues are studied under the microscope

The explanation: Biopsy is one of the techniques to detect cancer in suspected individuals. In a biopsy, a piece of suspected tissue is cut into thin sections and then is stained and examined under the microscope (histopathological studies) by a pathologist.