Which property makes the NAND gate a "universal gate"?

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Which property makes the NAND gate a "universal gate"?

  1. A.

    It requires fewer transistors than other gates.

  2. B.

    It operates at higher speeds.

  3. C.

    It consumes less power.

  4. D.

    It can implement AND, OR, and NOT gates when combined.

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Correct answer: D

NAND gates are universal because any Boolean function can be implemented using only NAND gates. This property allows complex logic circuits to be built from a single gate type, simplifying hardware design.

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