When an "is a" relationship exists between objects, the specialized object has __________.
A) some of the characteristics of the general class, but not all, plus additional characteristics
B) some, but not all, of the characteristics of the general object
C) none of the characteristics of the general object
D) all of the characteristics of the general object plus additional characteristics

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In an "is a" relationship, the specialized (or derived) object inherits all of the characteristics of the general (or base) object and can also have additional characteristics unique to it. This is a fundamental concept in object-oriented programming, where inheritance allows for the creation of a subclass that inherits attributes and behaviors from a superclass.

When an "Is A" Relationship Exists Between Objects, the Specialized