If a recursive function does not contain a base case, it ________.
A)returns 0 and stops
B)returns false and stops
C)uses up all available stack memory, causing the program to crash
D)reaches the recursive case and stops
E)None of these

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Without a base case, the recursive function will continue to call itself indefinitely, using up all available stack memory and causing the program to crash.

If a Recursive Function Does Not Contain a Base Case