Consider the following statements:
1. A total of about one million bytes can be directly addressed by the 8086 microprocessor.
2. The 8086 has thirteen 16-bit registers.
3. The 8086 has eight flags.
4. Compared to 8086, the 80286 provides a higher degree of memory protection.
Of these statements

A. 2, 3 and 4 are correct

B. 1, 2 and 4 are correct

C. 1, 2 and 4 are correct

D. 1, 2 and 3 are correct

Answer: Option C