Each central processing unit consists of three primary elements: the arithmetic/logic unit, registers, and the _____ unit.
A) memory
B) input/output
C) control
D) ALU

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The control unit is responsible for directing the flow of data within the CPU and coordinating activities between the other two primary elements: the ALU and registers. While memory and input/output are crucial components of a computer system, they are not part of the CPU itself. The ALU is also a primary element of the CPU, but it is already listed as one of the three options.

Each Central Processing Unit Consists of Three Primary Elements: the Arithmetic/logic