### Question
How is the term research tool defined?


### Answer
The term **research tool** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 3319k* as the following:

> a device, technology, procedure, biological material, reagent, computer system, computer software, or analytical technique that is developed to assist in the discovery, development, or manufacture of a qualified product or project

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 3319k*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 64-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND TEACHING > SUBCHAPTER X-FUNDING AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

