.data and .bss section

[mohanlal jangir]

Why does gcc put initialized data in .data section and uninitialized data in 
bss section? Does it provide any optimization? Also, normally gcc 
initializes global data to zero then what kinds of data go to .bass section? 
An example would be appreciated.

Regards,
Mohanlal
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