In the United States, it is possible for discoverers of gene sequences in organisms to patent those sequences. This gives the di
scoverer property rights for the sequence. Many scientists object to this practice. Which is the strongest scientific argument against allowing a gene sequence to be patented? Group of answer choices
Patenting sequences prevents conservationists rom understanding the ecological needs of organisms from which the patented sequences come.
Patenting sequences prevents he sequences from being expressed in nature.
Patenting sequences prevents researchers from studying and creating innovations from the patented sequences.
Patenting sequences prevents the sequences from being used in genetically modified organisms.
There is little evidence that early fears about gene patenting placing substantial ... owner and do not protect against independent invention), patents require disclosure that ... gene knock-out methods and even for individual gene sequences. ... Human gene patents result from the cloning and description of the sequence of a ...
its the deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources such as air, water and soil or in a more simple form: the destruction of ecosystems
