Which of the following is the correct syntax to define a child class Dog that inherits from a parent class Animal?

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Python - Inheritance and Code Reuse

Which of the following is the correct syntax to define a child class Dog that inherits from a parent class Animal?

Aclass Dog extends Animal:

Bclass Dog inherits Animal:

Cclass Dog < Animal:

Dclass Dog(Animal):

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall Python inheritance syntax
In Python, a child class inherits from a parent class by placing the parent class name in parentheses after the child class name.
Step 2: Match options with correct syntax
class Dog(Animal): uses class Dog(Animal): which is correct. Other options use incorrect keywords or symbols not valid in Python.
Final Answer:
class Dog(Animal): -> Option D
Quick Check:
Child class syntax = class Child(Parent): [OK]

Quick Trick: Use parentheses with parent class name after child class [OK]

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