The greatest variation in size, mass, and luminosity occurs in
A) spiral and barred spiral galaxies.
B) elliptical galaxies.
C) Irr I vs. Irr II galaxies.
D) Seyfert galaxies.
E) globular clusters.

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Elliptical galaxies show the greatest variation in size, mass, and luminosity. They range from very small dwarf ellipticals to giant ellipticals that are among the largest galaxies in the universe. This variation is much greater than that seen in spiral galaxies, irregular galaxies, Seyfert galaxies, or globular clusters.

The Greatest Variation in Size, Mass, and Luminosity Occurs in