What is the best description of base case?(1 point)

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a condition where the output is equal to 0
a condition where the output is equal to 0

the condition that stops a recursion from continuing forever
the condition that stops a recursion from continuing forever

a condition where the input is equal to 0
a condition where the input is equal to 0

a condition where the input is equal to 1

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The best description of a base case is:

the condition that stops a recursion from continuing forever.

The base case is essential in recursive functions to ensure that there is a termination point, preventing infinite recursion.