Which Statement Is True When a Superclass Has Protected Instance

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true when a superclass has protected instance variables?

• A) A subclass object can assign an invalid value to the superclass's instance variables, thus leaving an object in an inconsistent state.
• B) Subclass methods are more likely to be written so that they depend on the superclass's data implementation.
• C) We may need to modify all the subclasses of the superclass if the superclass implementation changes.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Lateral Buds

Buds located along the sides of a stem that have the potential to grow into branches or flowers.

Gravity Perception

The ability of an organism to sense the direction of gravity, enabling it to orient itself correctly in its environment, critical for plant root growth and animal movement.

Root Apical Meristem

The region at the tips of roots in plants where cells are continuously dividing, allowing roots to grow and extend into the soil.

Pfr

A form of the phytochrome, a photoreceptor protein in plants, that is active in red and far-red light for regulating plant growth.