Multiple Choice
Which statement is NOT a characteristic of elliptical galaxies?
A) Elliptical galaxies are almost devoid of interstellar gas and dust.
B) Almost all star formation stopped in elliptical galaxies billions of years ago.
C) Different elliptical galaxies appear to be flattened by different amounts.
D) Elliptical galaxies have a disk and a central bulge but no spiral arms.
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