A relationship where the lifetimes of parts are independent of the lifetime of the whole is best described as a(n)
A)generalization/specialization.
B)composition.
C)aggregation.
D)association.

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In aggregation, the relationship between parts and the whole is such that the parts can exist independently of the whole. Therefore, the lifetime of parts and the lifetime of the whole are independent, making option C the most appropriate choice.

A Relationship Where the Lifetimes of Parts Are Independent of the Lifetime