U-235,the isotope of uranium commonly utilized in nuclear power plants,is ________.
A)the most common of the naturally occurring isotopes of uranium
B)heavier than the other well-known isotope of uranium
C)rare even in uranium-rich deposits and must be enriched to use as fuel
D)only found in quartz veins in granite plutons

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U-235 is a rare isotope of uranium and is typically only found in small amounts in uranium ore deposits. It must be enriched to be used as nuclear fuel in power plants.

U-235,the Isotope of Uranium Commonly Utilized in Nuclear Power Plants,is