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.
DEFINITION of 'Medical Patent'. A legal protection against market competition that a government grants to the inventor of a unique medical item or process. patent prevents competitors from making, using or selling the patented item or process for a limited time. In the United States, the three categories of patents are utility patents, design patents and plant patents.