In large, massive stars, fusion occurs through a multiple step process referred to as the carbon-nitrogen-oxygen cycle. During this cycle the larger elements, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen, are formed. The nuclear equation represents one step in this process.
What element is missing from this equation?

Which of the following options describes photosynthesis correctly? question 8 options: a plant uses carbon dioxide and water to make oxygen and nitrogen a plant breaks down sugar to make carbon dioxide. a plant uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make sugar and oxygen. a plant uses sunlight to break down sugars for digestion into water and oxygen.