A Sequence of Thermonuclear Fusion Processes Inside Massive Stars Can

Multiple Choice

A sequence of thermonuclear fusion processes inside massive stars can continue to transform the nuclei of elements such as carbon and oxygen into heavier nuclei and also generate excess energy up to a limit beyond which no further energy-producing reactions can occur. The element that is produced when this limit is reached is

A) oxygen.
B) iron.
C) silicon.
D) uranium.