The first step of the proton-proton cycle is: A)"¹H + ¹H $\rightarrow$ ²H" B)"¹H + ¹H $\rightarrow$ ²H + e⁺ + v " C)"¹H + ¹H $\rightarrow$ ²H + e^- + v " D)"¹H + ¹H $\rightarrow$ ²H + 1v " E)"¹H + ¹H v ³H + e^- + v "

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The first step of the proton-proton cycle involves the fusion of two protons to form a deuterium nucleus (²H) with the emission of a positron (e⁺) and a neutrino (F1F1F1S1F1F1F10). Therefore, option B is the only correct choice as it correctly describes this process.

The First Step of the Proton-Proton Cycle Is: A)"1H →\rightarrow→ 2H" B)"1H + 1H

The First Step of the Proton-Proton Cycle Is:
A)"¹H $\rightarrow$ ²H"
B)"¹H + ¹H