Q&A
| Q1: | Are inherited members and functions passed along to subsequent generations? If Dog derives from Mammal and Mammal derives from Animal does Dog inherit Animal's functions and data? |
| A1: | Yes. As derivation continues, derived classes inherit the sum of all the functions and data in all their base classes. |
| Q2: | Can a derived class make a public base function private? |
| A2: | Yes, and it will then remain private for all subsequent derivations. |
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