The sender the uses public key of the recipient in ________.
A) public key encryption for confidentiality
B) public key encryption for authentication
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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When the sender uses the public key of the recipient in public key encryption, it ensures confidentiality. This is because only the recipient, with their private key, can decrypt the message that was encrypted with their public key. Public key encryption is not typically used for authentication. Therefore, option A is the correct choice.

The Sender the Uses Public Key of the Recipient in ________