The purpose of control rods in a fission reactor is to ________
A) cool down the reactor fuel.
B) prevent oxygen from reaching the fuel.
C) absorb neutrons generated in the fission process.
D) absorb the electrons emitted in the fission process.
E) enhance the neutron capture process.
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