Which type of fusion reaction supports stars for the longest time? Group of answer choices hydrogen to helium fusion. helium to carbon fusion. carbon to oxygen fusion. oxygen to silicon fusion.

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Which type of fusion reaction supports stars for the longest time?
Group of answer choices
hydrogen to helium fusion.
helium to carbon fusion.
carbon to oxygen fusion.
oxygen to silicon fusion.
 
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