$2\mathrm{.}5pts$

Question $1$

DJ is the most recent candidate for an experimental "super player" program that involves genetic mutations to the body to maximize ideal, athletic characteristics to give someone a competitive advantage on the gridiron. Because the program is so cutting$-$edge $($and desperately needed given the current state of Florida athletics$),$ Florida Victorious $($UF$\text{'}$s NIL. collective$)$ is currently awaiting a status update to its pending patent for the program and its process. The program and the genetic mutations it provides would allow players to be more skilled and effective on the football field immediately. Given that it is cutting$-$edge, it is brand new. It is not considered a patent on the genes themselves, but on the process necessary to manipulate those genes in a safe and desirable fashion. Although all the processes are new given recent advances in genetic technology, it is based on the United States' "Captain America" program that was implemented in $1941.$ It was believed that this previously patented "Captain America" program was entirely fictitious; however, a deep dive into active patents uncovers that it is entirely real. The absence of what element would most likely prevent the issuance of a patent for the "super player" program?

$$ Nonobviousness

Usefulness

None of the answers are correct

Unfair issuance

Newness