Relational database schema normalization is NOT for: (A) reducing the number of joins required to satisfy a query. (B) eliminating uncontrolled redundancy of data stored in the database. (C) eliminating number of anomalies that could otherwise occur with inserts and deletes. (D) ensuring that functional dependencies are enforced.

Relational database schema normalization is NOT for: (A) reducing the number of joins required to satisfy a query. (B) eliminating uncontrolled redundancy of data stored in the database. (C) eliminating number of anomalies that could otherwise occur with inserts and deletes. (D) ensuring that functional dependencies are enforced. 
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