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QWhat is the primary function of a compiler in the context of programming languages?

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  • A Converting source code to machine code ✔ ✖
  • B Executing program instructions ✔ ✖
  • C Debugging code in real-time ✔ ✖
  • D Managing database operations ✔ ✖
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A compiler translates high-level programming languages into machine code, allowing computers to execute the program instructions.

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