In 2010, the American Civil Liberties Union filed suit against Myriad Genetics. The court ruled in favor of the ACLU. What precedent did this court case set with regard to biotechnologies?

A) confirmed human genes cannot be patented
B) confirmed that any gene-related biotechnologies cannot be patented
C) confirmed that human genes can be patented
D) confirmed that synthetic genes cannot be patented


Answer: A

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