Which Standard Was Approved by NIST in Late 2000 as a Replacement

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which standard was approved by NIST in late 2000 as a replacement for DES?

• A)AES
• B)3DES
• C)RSA
• D)Twofish

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Definitions:

Viable Gametes

Reproductive cells (sperm and eggs) that are capable of fertilization and supporting normal development.

Hybrid Inviability

A postzygotic barrier where hybrid offspring fail to survive to reproductive maturity.

Species Incompatibility

A biological impediment that prevents different species from interbreeding or producing fertile offspring due to genetic, behavioral, or physiological barriers.

Gametic Isolation

A mechanism of reproductive isolation where the gametes (egg and sperm) of different species are unable to fuse or recognize each other, preventing fertilization.