Which of these statements about Hubble's classification scheme for galaxies is false?
A) It represents an evolutionary sequence for galaxies (e.g., type SBa galaxies slowly turn into type SBb).
B) Sc galaxies have smaller bulges and more dusty gas than Sa galaxies.
C) It includes two broad types of spiral galaxies.
D) Low numbered elliptical galaxies are rounder than high numbered elliptical galaxies.
A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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