Harvard College sought protection for a genetically altered mouse. Which of the following statements would be true? Question 9 options: A) The mouse was granted patent protection on the basis that it was the product of inventiveness. B) Unless the Patent Act is amended, higher life forms can only be patented under the doctrine of "sound prediction." C) Unless the Patent Act is amended, higher life forms cannot be patented in Canada. D) The mouse was granted patent protection on the basis that it was a non-naturally occurring composition of matter. E) The mouse was granted patent protection on the basis that it was not the product of the laws of nature.