What is an assignment statement in Python?

a$)$ The tasks or homework assigned by an instructor in a programming course.

b$)$ An operation that checks equality or inequality between two values.

c$)$ The action of associating a specific value with a variable name, enabling the variable to represent this value in the program.

d$)$ The process of storing a value in a variable.

e$)$ A set of instructions that directs a computer to execute a specific task or operation.