Public key encryption uses multiple keys. One key is used to encrypt data, while another is usedto decrypt data. The key used to encrypt data is called the _____ key, while the key used todecrypt data is called the _____ key.
A)encryption, decryption
B)private, public
C)encryption, public
D)public, private

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In public key encryption, the public key is used to encrypt data, and the private key is used to decrypt data. This ensures that anyone can encrypt data using the public key, but only the holder of the private key can decrypt it.

Public Key Encryption Uses Multiple Keys