[单选题]
The binding energy pe *pkpolkw//joy, fqxo:, c9iarb236l r ;7jh3,)bibc qm3vr ut-mg*bm nucleon
A. increases steadily as we go to heavier elements.
B. decreases steadily as we go to heavier elements.
C. is approximately constant throughout the periodic table, except for very light nuclei.
D. has a maximum near iron in the periodic table.