The first red giant phase ends abruptly when there is no longer enough hydrogen available to continue the fusion process that leads to the creation of helium. As the core temperature soars to 100 million degrees Celsius, the intense heat and pressure initiate nuclear reactions that use helium as fuel. In this process, three helium atoms are fused to create one carbon atom.According to the passage, what is a direct result of a hydrogen deficiency?

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The first red giant phase ends abruptly when there is no longer enough hydrogen available to continue the fusion process that leads to the creation of helium. As the core temperature soars to 100 million degrees Celsius, the intense heat and pressure initiate nuclear reactions that use helium as fuel. In this process, three helium atoms are fused to create one carbon atom.<br>According to the passage, what is a direct result of a hydrogen deficiency?