During contraction, the myosin molecule forms a chemical bond with an actin molecule on the thin filament (gripping the rope). This chemical bond is the crossbridge. For clarity, only one cross-bridge is shown in the figure above (focusing on one arm).
Plant patents are issued for new varieties of asexually reproduced plants. A plant patent may be granted to anyone who invents or discovers and asexually reproduces any distinct and new variety of plant.Plant Patents are issued for 20 years.lant patents are issued for new varieties of asexually reproduced plants. A plant patent may be granted to anyone who invents or discovers and asexually reproduces any distinct and new variety of plant. Plant Patents are issued for 20 years.
It will help prospective plant patent applicants to: 1  Identify what types of plants are patentable under the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 161. 2  Present the legal requirements for attaining a plant patent in terms which can be understood by attorneys, plant breeders, growers and gardeners. Identify what types of plants are patentable under the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 161. 2  Present the legal requirements for attaining a plant patent in terms which can be understood by attorneys, plant breeders, growers and gardeners. 3  Present the formal requirements of an application for plant patents.