The most abundant elements manufactured by stars through nuclear reactions are
A) iron, silicon, carbon, and sulfur.
B) helium, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen.
C) zinc, iodine, iron, calcium, and carbon.
D) carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus.
E) carbon, iron, lithium, and argon.

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Stars primarily produce helium through nuclear fusion of hydrogen. As stars evolve, they can also produce carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen through further fusion processes.

The Most Abundant Elements Manufactured by Stars Through Nuclear Reactions