Let $x^2=4 k y, k>0$ be a parabola with vertex $A$. Let $B C$ be its latusrectum. An ellipse with centre on $B C$ touches the parabola at $A$, and cuts $B C$ at points $D$ and $E$ such that $B D=D E=E C(B, D, E, C$ in that order). The eccentricity of the ellipse is

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  • A

    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$

  • B

    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$

  • C

    $\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}$

  • D

    $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$

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