The triple-alpha process involves the fusion of
A)three alpha particles.
B)three neutral helium atoms.
C)three alpha particles or three neutral helium atoms.
D)None of the other choices are correct.

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The triple-alpha process involves the fusion of three alpha particles, which are also known as helium-4 nuclei, thus making both "three alpha particles" and "three neutral helium atoms" correct descriptions for the process.

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