For a star with a mass similar to that of the Sun,what is the last stage of the nuclear fusion?
A)hydrogen to helium
B)helium to carbon and oxygen
C)carbon to magnesium
D)silicon to iron

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The last stage of nuclear fusion for a star with a mass similar to that of the Sun is helium to carbon and oxygen. This process, known as helium burning, occurs in the core of the star when the temperature and pressure become high enough to sustain the fusion of helium nuclei into carbon and oxygen.

For a Star with a Mass Similar to That of the Sun,what