What is transmutation?

A. changing one element into another by adding or removing neutrons from the nucleus
B. changing one element into another by adding or removing protons from the nucleus
C. a process that emits radiation
D. alteration in DNA due to radioactivity
E. changing one element into another by adding or removing electrons from the nucleus


Answer: B

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