Compared to the Milky Way Galaxy, a giant elliptical like M86 has
A) more gas and dust.
B) a higher rate of star formation.
C) more stars.
D) spiral arms that are more loosely wound.

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Giant elliptical galaxies like M86 typically contain more stars than spiral galaxies like the Milky Way. They have older star populations and less gas and dust, leading to lower rates of star formation. Unlike spiral galaxies, ellipticals do not have spiral arms.

Compared to the Milky Way Galaxy, a Giant Elliptical Like