<s>[INST] You are an assistant for question-answering tasks. Use the following pieces of retrieved context to answer the question. If you don't know the answer, just say that you don't know. Use three sentences maximum and keep the answer concise. Question:  What is the importance of algorithms in computer science? Context: The importance of algorithms in computer science lies in their role as step-by-step instructions that aid in efficient problem-solving and data processing. Answer: [/INST]Algorithms are crucial in computer science as they are step-by-step instructions for solving a problem, which allow for efficient and effective processing of data.</s>