Re: Universal Gates
Here is a link to the universal gates: **broken link removed**. All the circuits are interactive, so you can click on the inputs to see how they work.
As far as NAND and NOR go, if you have ever build a logic gate using transistors, then you know the following: All gates are networks of inverters; the simplest gates are NAND and NOR; all other gates are in fact build with inverters, NAND gates, and NOR gates. These designs are the most cost effective. Mathematically, on the other hand, we can probably show other universal gates, but they won't be cost effective.
The link I give you has more information. or just go to **broken link removed** and navigate from there.
Good luck