Which of the following best describes how galaxies are distributed on large scales in the universe?

A) Galaxies are uniformly distributed throughout space.
B) Galaxies are randomly distributed throughout space.
C) Galaxies are distributed in large, elongated chains radiating outward from a common center.
D) Galaxies appear to be distributed in chains and sheets that surround great voids.
E) Galaxies are distributed in a series of concentric spherical shells around a common center.


D) Galaxies appear to be distributed in chains and sheets that surround great voids.

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