Which of the following lists the stages of life for a low- mass star in the correct order?
A)protostar, main- sequence star, red giant, planetary nebula, white dwarf
B)protostar, main- sequence star, planetary nebula, red giant
C)protostar, main- sequence star, red giant, supernova, neutron star
D)main- sequence star, white dwarf, red giant, planetary nebula, protostar

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This is the correct sequence of stages for a low-mass star, starting with the protostar stage and ending with a white dwarf. The main-sequence stage is the longest and most stable stage for low-mass stars, followed by the red giant stage, planetary nebula stage, and finally the white dwarf stage. Choice B is incorrect because the planetary nebula stage comes after the red giant stage. Choice C is incorrect because low-mass stars do not undergo supernova explosions, and neutron stars only form from the collapse of very massive stars. Choice D is not in the correct order, as the protostar stage is the first stage for all stars, not the last.

Which of the Following Lists the Stages of Life for a Low-