The Question of Who May Patent Genes Was Decided by the U.S

question 13

Multiple Choice

The question of who may patent genes was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2013. What was the decision?

• A) The individual may patent both their own and manipulating genes.
• B) Only the federal government may patent genes.
• C) Only corporations may patent genes.
• D) A gene is a naturally occurring substance and may not be patented.
• E) Physicians may patent genes.