wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Which of the following can be patented?

A

Double stranded natural DNA

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

Single stranded complementary DNA

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C

t-RNA molecules

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D

Double stranded mRNA

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B

Single stranded complementary DNA


The U.S. Supreme court ruled in 2013 that patents could not be issued for “natural” DNA sequences, but they could be issued for any DNA that was manipulated in the lab such as complementary DNA (cDNA).

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon