The Semantic Constraint Specifying That No Instance Can Be an Instance

question 298

Multiple Choice

The semantic constraint specifying that no instance can be an instance of more than one subclass at the same time is:

• A) complete.
• B) disjoint.
• C) overlapping.
• D) incomplete.
• E) aggregation.

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Definitions:

Phenylalanine

An essential amino acid that cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained from the diet, used in the biosynthesis of proteins.

Phenylketonuria

A genetic disorder characterized by the body's inability to break down the amino acid phenylalanine, requiring dietary restrictions from early life.

Genetic Disorder

A disease or condition caused by abnormalities in an individual's genome; can be inherited or result from a new mutation.

Specific Gravity

A measure of the density of a substance compared to the density of water at a specified temperature.