During one phase of the big bang, gamma ray photons were creating electrons and positrons (anti-electrons). At this time, the Universe also contained ____

a. protons and antiprotons
b. protons and neutrons
c. neutrons only
d. no other matter or antimatter
e. neutral atoms


b

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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