Patents Discourage Companies from Committing Themselves to Extensive Basic Research

question 22

True/False

Patents discourage companies from committing themselves to extensive basic research.

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Definitions:

Lethargic

Describing a state of sluggishness, drowsiness, or little to no energy, often as a symptom of a medical condition or result of lack of sleep.

Obtunded

Describes a state of reduced alertness or consciousness, often characterized by a decreased response to external stimuli.

Stuporous

A state of reduced consciousness or awareness, where the person is unresponsive to stimuli to a great extent.

Semi-Coma

A state of consciousness that is between a coma and full consciousness, where the patient is partly responsive to external stimuli.