When a Star Is Stably Fusing Helium in Its Core

question 40

Multiple Choice

When a star is stably fusing helium in its core, it is a ________ star.

• A) main-sequence
• B) asymptotic giant branch
• C) helium flash
• D) horizontal branch
• E) white dwarf

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Definitions:

Glycogenesis

The biochemical process of converting glucose into glycogen for storage in the liver and muscle cells.

Gluconeogenesis

A metabolic pathway that generates glucose from non-carbohydrate substrates like protein or fat, chiefly in the liver.

Catabolic

Related to catabolism, the process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy in the body.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.