In a breeder reactor
A) uranium is converted into plutonium.
B) plutonium is converted into uranium.
C) both of these
D) neither of these

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In a breeder reactor, uranium is converted into plutonium through the process of neutron absorption and subsequent nuclear reactions. This is a key feature of breeder reactors, allowing them to create more fissile material (plutonium) than they consume (uranium).

In a Breeder Reactor