Consider and answer the following questions. What are the most persuasive arguments in favor of and against allowing the patentability of higher life forms? Does your answer change depending on whether the subject is bacteria, plants, animals or humans?

Consider and answer the following questions.

• What are the most persuasive arguments in favor of and against allowing the patentability of higher life forms?
• Does your answer change depending on whether the subject is bacteria, plants, animals or humans?
• What is the effect on business where the patents are deemed valid? Where they are not granted?

Cite a specific example from a credible source to support your opinion.