Which Star Type in the Milky Way Is Likely to Be

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which star type in the Milky Way is likely to be most completely catalogued?

• A)Red main-sequence stars, because there are so many of them.
• B)Luminous stars, because they are bright and easy to find.
• C)Stars like the Sun, because the Sun is a typical star.
• D)White dwarf stars, because they are so old.

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Definitions:

Gametophyte

The reproductive stage in the life cycle of plants and algae where gametes, the cells responsible for reproduction, are created.

Sporophyte

The diploid multicellular stage in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces spores through meiotic division.

Diploid

Refers to cells that contain two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

Haploid

Refers to cells that contain only one complete set of chromosomes, typically found in the gametes of sexually reproducing organisms.