Why Does the CNO Cycle Not Occur in Low-Mass Stars

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why does the CNO cycle not occur in low-mass stars?

• A) Low-mass stars do not have enough carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen.
• B) Low-mass stars do not live long enough to reach this stage.
• C) Low-mass stars do not have high enough temperatures in their cores.
• D) Low-mass stars do not have enough convection to cycle elements.

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