What is the function of the ignition coil which is simply a transformer?

What is the function of the ignition coil which is simply a transformer? Correct Answer Step up the voltage

The ignition coil is simply a transformer with certain characteristics making it suitable for its special use but impairing to some extent its efficiency as a transformer. It serves to set up the low battery voltage to high voltage.
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