The purpose of a compiler is to __________________.
A) Aid the programmer in commenting he/her code
B) Aid the programmer in developing GUIs.
C) Convert a program from a programming language to machine code
D) Assemble and package the documentation for an application

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The purpose of a compiler is to convert code written in a high-level programming language into machine code that can be understood and executed by a computer. This process is known as compilation. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not describe the purpose or function of a compiler.

The Purpose of a Compiler Is to __________________