Which of the following CANNOT be biopatented?

Cell lines

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Various biotechnological procedures

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Strains of micro organisms

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A gene in human beings.

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Solution

The correct option is D
A gene in human beings.

Biopatents are awarded for :

(i) strains of microganisms

(ii) cell lines

(iii) genetically modified strains of plants and animals

(iv) DNA sequences

(v) the proteins encoded by DNA sequences.

(vi) various biotechnological procedures

(vii) production processes.

(viii) products of biological entities

(ix) application of biological products.

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