Which of the Following Statements About Types of Galaxies Is

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about types of galaxies is not true?

• A)Spiral galaxies have younger stars than elliptical galaxies.
• B)Among the large galaxies in the universe outside of clusters,most are spiral.
• C)Large elliptical galaxies are more common in clusters of galaxies than they are outside of clusters.
• D)Elliptical galaxies are bluer and contain more dust than spiral galaxies.

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