Read this detail from the section title “The Wrapping.” Gold caps were put on the fingers and toes and each digit was wrapped individually using long, narrow strips of linen.

Which central idea from the article does this detail refine?

A) Mummification was a long, complex process.
B) Making mummies was an expensive, challenging process.
C) The purpose of mummification was to preserve the body and make it recognizable in the afterlife.
D) The process of mummification was so effective that scientists can study ancient people and their culture in detail.