Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a logic gate?

A logic gate is a fundamental building block of digital circuits, primarily used to perform operations based on Boolean algebra. The primary purposes of logic gates include processing data, executing operations based on inputs, and performing Boolean logic operations such as AND, OR, NOT, etc.

While logic gates can contribute to the processing of data by forming more complex circuits, they do not have the capability to store instructions in the same way that a memory component (like RAM or registers) does. Storage of instructions generally requires elements designed for that specific purpose, such as memory units or storage devices, rather than the simple, direct function of a logic gate. This distinction clarifies why the storage of instructions is not a purpose of logic gates.