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, red giant, supernova, neutron star
C) Protostar, main-sequence star, planetary nebula, red giant
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. The protostar stage is followed by the main-sequence stage, where the star produces energy through nuclear fusion. As the star runs out of fuel, it becomes a red giant and eventually sheds its outer layers to form a planetary nebula. The remaining core of the star becomes a white dwarf.

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