What is the function of the Stack Pointer (SP) in the 8085 microprocessor ?

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What is the function of the Stack Pointer (SP) in the 8085 microprocessor ?

  1. A.

    Points to the next instruction to be executed

  2. B.

    Points to the top of the stack in memory

  3. C.

    Holds the address of the data to be fetched

  4. D.

    Holds the data to be processed

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Correct answer: B

The Stack Pointer (SP) is a 16-bit register that holds the address of the topmost element in the stack.

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