Here are some statements about load and lea. One of them is correct,

but the others are all misconceptions. Which is the correct statement?

Question

Here are some statements about load and lea.  One of them is correct, 
 
but the others are all misconceptions.  Which is the correct statement?

Accepted Answer

To create a pointer to x and put it in R1, use lea R1,x[R0] 
 
To put an existing pointer p into R1, use load R1,p[R0]

Answer

Whenever you have an integer variable, use load, but if you have 
 
a pointer variable use lea

Answer

The only purpose of lea is to put a constant into a register

Answer

To put an existing pointer p into R1, use lea R1,p[R0]

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