Which of the Following Would Generally Not Be Patentable

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would generally not be patentable?

• A) a mathematical formula that allows one to calculate the gross national product
• B) a new business method that streamlines and improves production
• C) a business process that changes water into wine
• D) an engine that runs on water

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Definitions:

Major Organic

Pertains to the primary or most significant organic compound or entity in a particular context or reaction.

Major Organic

Typically refers to the major organic product or compound that is predominantly formed in a chemical reaction.

Stereochemical

Pertaining to the spatial arrangement of atoms in molecules and the effect of this arrangement on the chemical and physical properties of those molecules.

Regio-

A prefix in chemistry referring to the region or position in a molecule where a reaction takes place, often used in terms like "regioselective" or "regiospecific".