Which of the following statements about the evolution of high-mass stars is NOT correct?
A. High-mass stars can fuse elements heavier than helium in their core.
B. High-mass stars evolve much faster than low-mass stars.
C. The life of a high-mass star ends with a supernova explosion.
D. High-mass stars do not have a helium flash.
E. High-mass stars stop fusing elements once they reach a carbon-filled core.
Answer: E
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