Following characteristics of wireless sensor networks point to the need for a specialized MAC protocol
A)the issues of fairness of the node level are much less important than overall application performance
B)most sensor nodes are idle much of the time
C)in-network processing can greatly improve bandwidth utilization
D)all of above

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All the listed characteristics (A, B, and C) highlight the unique requirements of wireless sensor networks that necessitate specialized MAC protocols, focusing on application performance, energy efficiency, and bandwidth utilization.

Following Characteristics of Wireless Sensor Networks Point to the Need