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What is the term for a nuclear reaction where a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the release of energy?

Night blindness
Molting
Nuclear fission
Nerve

The correct answer is: Nuclear fission

A) Night blindness is a condition that affects a person's ability to see in low light conditions and has no relation to nuclear reactions. B) Molting is the process of shedding or getting rid of old skin, feathers or hair, which has no relation to nuclear reactions. D) Nerve is a specialized cell in the body that is responsible for transmitting signals. It is not related to nuclear reactions. Therefore, the correct term for a nuclear reaction where a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the release of energy is nuclear fission. This process is used to generate energy in nuclear power plants and is also the cause of nuclear explosions in weapons.