What Dimensions Do Digital Signatures and Hash Digests Add to Public

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Essay

What dimensions do digital signatures and hash digests add to public key cryptography and how do they work?

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Definitions:

Polypeptide Chains

Sequences of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, forming part of or the whole protein molecule.

Quaternary

A level of protein structure where multiple polypeptide chains, referred to as subunits, come together to form a functional protein complex.

Acidic Group

A functional group within a molecule that commonly donates protons (H+) and displays acidic properties, often containing oxygen and hydrogen.

Fatty Acid

Long hydrocarbon chains that are a major component of lipids, which can be saturated or unsaturated, serving as important sources of energy.