A starburst galaxy appears to be a galaxy in which
A) a collision with another galaxy has produced a burst of star formation.
B) most of the energy from the galaxy is being produced by supernovae.
C) a central, supermassive black hole is throwing jets of gas and stars out of the nucleus into intergalactic space.
D) essentially all the star formation took place in a single, billion-year-long burst early in the life of the galaxy.

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Starburst galaxies are characterized by an exceptionally high rate of star formation, often triggered by the collision or interaction with another galaxy. This process compresses gas and dust, leading to the rapid birth of new stars.

A Starburst Galaxy Appears to Be a Galaxy in Which