Which of the following statements best describe what a SYN cookie does when a SYN packet is received?

Which of the following statements best describe what a SYN cookie does when a SYN packet is received?
A . It replies with a RST packet if the SYN packet doesn’t contain the right cookie in the sequence field.
B . It sends a SYN/ACK with a cookie in the sequence field.
C . It replies with a SYN/ACK packet containing a cookie value in the TCP acknowledge field.
D . It replies with two SYN/ACK packets. One containing the right acknowledge value, and one containing a wrong acknowledge value.

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Answer: B