The nucleus of a typical comet is
A) irregular in shape, with a bright and very reflective, icy surface.
B) spherical, with a very smooth, dark surface.
C) irregular in shape, with a very dark and cratered surface.
D) spherical, smooth, and very light-colored, being composed mostly of ice.
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