The Intent of a Patent Is to

question 4

Multiple Choice

The intent of a patent is to

• A) increase competition in the marketplace.
• B) reward innovation and hard work of inventors.
• C) slow the growth of monopolies.
• D) encourage copycat inventions.

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Definitions:

Prokaryotic

Refers to organisms whose cells lack a defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, characteristic of bacteria and archaea.

Eukaryotic

Pertaining to cells that contain a nucleus enclosed within membranes, distinguishing them from prokaryotic cells, which do not.

DNA

A molecule known as Deoxyribonucleic acid, DNA serves as the carrier of genetic guidelines necessary for the life processes, including growth, development, operation, and reproduction, in every known living entity and several viruses.

RNA

RNA, or ribonucleic acid, is a nucleic acid involved in coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes, playing a key role in protein synthesis and regulation.