At what point in the interpretation of a Python program are syntax error messages generated?
A) After the conversion of the code into byte code.
B) Before execution of the program, when it is passed through the translator.
C) During execution of the program by the Python virtual machine.
D) After user input defined by the program is collected.

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Syntax error messages are generated before the execution of a program, during the parsing or translation of the code by the Python interpreter. This is because syntax errors indicate invalid code or improper use of Python syntax, which cannot be executed by the machine. Once the syntax is checked and approved, the code is converted into bytecode and executed by the Python virtual machine.

At What Point in the Interpretation of a Python Program