In 2010,the American Civil Liberties Union Filed Suit Against Myriad

question 17

Multiple Choice

In 2010,the American Civil Liberties Union filed suit against Myriad Genetics.The court ruled in favor of the ACLU.What precedent did this court case set with regard to biotechnologies?

• A)confirmed that human genes can be patented
• B)confirmed that synthetic genes cannot be patented
• C)confirmed human genes cannot be patented
• D)confirmed that any gene- related biotechnologies cannot be patented

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Definitions:

Parietal Bone

One of the two bones forming the sides and roof of the cranium.

Lambdoid

Refers to the lambdoid suture, a dense, fibrous connective tissue joint that unites the parietal bones with the occipital bone in the human skull.

Coronal

Pertaining to the frontal plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior (front and back) sections.

Fontanels

Soft spots on a baby's head where the skull bones have not yet fused, allowing for growth of the brain and skull.