Which of the following statements about the evolution of high-mass stars is NOT correct?
A) High-mass stars evolve much faster than low-mass stars.
B) High-mass stars can fuse elements heavier than helium in their core.
C) High-mass stars stop fusing elements once they reach a carbon-filled core.
D) High-mass stars do not have a helium flash.
E) The life of a high-mass star ends with a supernova explosion.

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High-mass stars continue to fuse elements beyond carbon, forming heavier elements up to iron before ending in a supernova explosion.

Which of the Following Statements About the Evolution of High-Mass