What becomes of the heavy elements produced by fusion in low-mass stars?
A. When the star goes supernova, they are sucked into the neutron star or black hole.
B. They are blasted outward in a violent explosion.
C. At the end of the star's life, they are dredged up by convection and pushed outward by photons.
D. They are forever trapped in the core of the star.
E. Low-mass stars do not produce heavy elements.
Answer: C
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