A spiral galaxy is observed edge-on so that its spiral arms are barely visible. The galaxy, however, is observed to have a very large nuclear bulge. Thus, this galaxy
A) is probably type Sa.
B) is probably type Sb.
C) is probably type Sc.
D) cannot be classified if its spiral arms cannot be studied.
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