This diagram represents the life track of a 1 solar mass star. Refer to the life stages labeled with roman numerals. During which stage does the star have an inert (non- burning)carbon core surrounded by shells of helium and hydrogen burning?

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During stage viii, the star is in the asymptotic giant branch (AGB) phase, where it has an inert carbon core with surrounding shells of helium and hydrogen burning.

This Diagram Represents the Life Track of a 1 Solar