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How does Python's garbage collector handle reference cycles?
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The correct answer is B) Reference counting handles most objects; a cyclic garbage collector periodically identifies and collects reference cycles
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Correct Answer
Reference counting handles most objects; a cyclic garbage collector periodically identifies and collects reference cycles
Explanation
CPython uses reference counting as the primary mechanism. Because cycles prevent counts from reaching zero, a generational cyclic GC (gc module) handles them.
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