To represent an archetype/instance pattern in an E-R model,________.
A)create a new ID-dependent entity with a 1:N relationship
B)create a new weak,but not ID-dependent entity with a 1:N relationship
C)create a new strong entity with a 1:1 relationship
D)create a new ID-dependent entity with a 1:1 relationship
E)create a new weak,but not ID-dependent entity with a 1:1 relationship

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Archetype/instance pattern implies a one-to-many relationship where multiple instances relate to a single archetype. Therefore, the best choice would be to create a new ID-dependent entity with a 1:N relationship. This allows each instance to have its unique identifier while linking them to a single archetype.

To Represent an Archetype/instance Pattern in an E-R Model,________