The distinguishing feature of a starburst galaxy is

A) the presence of an unusually large number of binary star systems containing X-ray bursters.
B) a very large luminosity compared to the total luminosity of the Milky Way.
C) strong radio emission from "lobes" of material well outside the visible boundaries of the galaxy.
D) a rate of star formation that may be 100 or more times greater than that in the Milky Way.


D

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