Question

Which of the following cannot be patented?

• A. GM plants
• B. New substance of utility
• C. New species of plants
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C New species of plants

An organism which is discovered but not isolated or further described parts of animals, plants or microorganisms, plant varieties and animal breeds, as well as new species of plants in that particular area, comes under the non-patented biotechnological product.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.