Uranium in the Universe is produced in:
A) the Big Bang.
B) supernova explosions.
C) winds from asymptotic giant branch stars.
D) cosmic ray collisions.

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Uranium is mainly produced during supernova explosions through the r-process (rapid neutron capture), where atomic nuclei are bombarded with neutrons and undergo rapid neutron capture. This process allows for the production of heavier elements, such as uranium, within fractions of a second.

Uranium in the Universe Is Produced In