Which of the following statements about the "helium flash" is correct?
A) It does not occur in high-mass stars.
B) It does not occur in stars smaller than 0.5 solar masses.
C) It marks the end of the red giant stage for a star like the Sun.
D) It releases enough energy to change the degenerate gas in the core to normal gas.
E) All of these choices are correct.

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The helium flash occurs in low to intermediate-mass stars, not in high-mass stars, and it marks the end of the red giant stage for stars like the Sun. It releases enough energy to change the degenerate core gas to normal gas.

Which of the Following Statements About the "Helium Flash" Is