Multiple Choice
How does nucleosynthesis depend on the mass of the star?
A) With increasing mass, heavier and heavier elements are formed throughout their interiors.
B) With increasing mass, heavier and heavier elements are formed in their cores.
C) With increasing mass, elements between helium and gold are formed in the cores.
D) With increasing mass, elements between helium and carbon are formed in the cores.
E) All stars more massive than 8 solar masses create elements from helium through uranium in their cores.
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