Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

These Galaxies are called spiral galaxies, but are not spiral in nature

  1. Irregular

  2. Elliptical

  3. Lenticular

  4. Spiral
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lenticular galaxies are disk galaxies that have lost their spiral structure and appear lens-shaped. They have a central bulge and disk but no spiral arms, distinguishing them from both spiral and elliptical galaxies. The name literally means 'lens-shaped'.

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