Based on current evidence, which of the following statements about gamma ray bursts is true?
A)All those that we have detected occurred in distant galaxies.
B)All gamma ray bursts are produced by supernovae.
C)They come primarily from the Milky Way's central black hole.
D)They occur in the same types of close binary systems that produce X- ray bursts.

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Current evidence shows that all detected gamma ray bursts have occurred in distant galaxies. There is no evidence to suggest that they are produced by supernovae or come primarily from the Milky Way's central black hole. While X-ray bursts may occur in close binary systems, there is no evidence to suggest that gamma ray bursts occur in the same types of systems.

Based on Current Evidence, Which of the Following Statements About