Ethical Issues Flashcards
biopatents, basmati rice , biopiracy
What does GEAC stand for?
Genetic Engineering Approval Committee
A patent as a copyright is granted by national govt in the name of an inventor that prevents further commercial use without permission.
Biopatent
What are biopatents granted for?
1) microbial sequences stains and cell lines
2)sequences of dna and proteins
3) biotech techniques
How many varieties of rice are there in India?
2 lakh
What is Basmati rice known for
unique flavour and aroma
How many documented varieties of Basmati are grown in India
27
In 1997 an American company got patent rights on Basmati rice
Ricetech
Indian basmati rice was crossed with _______?
semi- dwarf varieties
Which university patented the use of turmeric in wound healing
University of Mississippi, 1995
The use of bio- resources by multi national companies and other organizations without proper authorization from the countries and people concerned without compensatory payment.
Biopiracy
Which bill has the Indian parliament has recently cleared
Indian patents bill
