Two ways in which the starting conditions in a protogalactic cloud might cause it to become an elliptical (rather than spiral)galaxy are if the cloud begins with either
A)relatively little angular momentum or relatively high density.
B)relatively high angular momentum or relatively low density.
C)relatively high mass and a relatively low abundance of heavy elements.
D)relatively low mass and a relatively high abundance of heavy elements.

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Elliptical galaxies are generally considered to be formed from the merging of smaller galaxies, resulting in a loss of the original angular momentum. If the protogalactic cloud has relatively little angular momentum to start with, it may collapse to form an elliptical galaxy. Additionally, if the density is high, the cloud may collapse quickly and form an elliptical galaxy instead of a spiral galaxy.

Two Ways in Which the Starting Conditions in a Protogalactic