Which statement about the rate of stellar evolution is true?
A) The more massive the original star, the faster is the evolution.
B) The chemical make-up of the original nebula is the major factor in deciding the rate of evolution, whatever the mass of the star.
C) Star mass has no bearing on stellar evolution since all stars evolve at the same rate, controlled by nuclear fusion.
D) The more massive the original star, the slower is the evolution since there is more material for thermonuclear burning.
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