Supernovae are of particular importance in theories of stellar evolution because:
A) they are one of the few known mechanisms for producing the heaviest elements.
B) the Sun will probably go through a supernova phase.
C) there are several supernovae in the immediate vicinity of the Sun.
D) they always result in black holes.
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