The attribute on the left-hand side of the arrow in a functional dependency is the:
A) candidate key.
B) Determinant.
C) foreign key.
D) primary key.

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The attribute on the left-hand side of the arrow in a functional dependency is known as the determinant because it determines the value of the attributes on the right-hand side. It can be a single attribute or a combination of attributes.

The Attribute on the Left-Hand Side of the Arrow in a Functional