A breeder reactor differs from a burner reactor in that
A)a breeder reactor produces more nuclear fuel than it burns
B)a breeder reactor uses fuel at an unsustainable rate
C)a burner reactor burns uranium 235 at a sustainable rate
D)a burner reactor produces energy by fission, while a breeder reactor produces energy by fusion

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A breeder reactor produces more nuclear fuel than it burns, while a burner reactor uses fuel at a sustainable rate. Therefore, A is the correct choice. B and D are incorrect statements, and C is not entirely accurate as it refers to a specific type of burner reactor fuel.

A Breeder Reactor Differs from a Burner Reactor in That