Identify Why Sharing Scientific knowledge Is Ethical answer the question to the right.
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search for the gene sequences was very
expensive. But the plaintiff in the case
argued that gene sequences are products of
nature and cannot legally be patented. The
plaintiff explained to the judge that the kits
are very expensive. As a result, some
patients who need these tests cannot afford
to have them done. The plaintiff also
pointed out that allowing a company to
patent DNA sequences denies other
scientists the ability to study the
sequences. The Supreme Court agreed with
the plaintiff and sent the case back to the
lower court to be reviewed.
concern of the defendant,
✓ The company will be unable to benefit from
the hard work of its scientists.
The DNA sequences might be lost
* The defendant is worried that allowing
access to the sequences will encourage
someone to create mutations.
The patent limits the sharing of important
scientific knowledge
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