Because of the requirement that we be able to traverse up the tree after an insertion, it is necessary for the nodes in a heap to store a pointer to their ________.
A) children
B) parent
C) siblings
D) none of the above

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In a heap, each node needs to store a pointer to its parent to allow traversal up the tree after an insertion. This is essential for maintaining the heap property by comparing newly inserted elements with their parents and possibly swapping them to ensure the heap's structural and order properties are preserved.

Because of the Requirement That We Be Able to Traverse