Direction: The following question consists of two statements, one labeled as the 'Statement (I)' and the other as 'Statement (II)'. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer. Statement (I): The function of the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) in the microprocessor is to perform data manipulation.Statement (II): The status register is where data for input to the arithmetic and logic unit is temporarily stored.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I)
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I)
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true