Active star formation does not typically occur in elliptical galaxies because they
A) rotate too fast.
B) contain little cold gas.
C) are too massive.
D) are too far away.
E) usually contain active nuclei.

Name: Active star formation does not typically occur in elliptical galaxies because they A) rotate too fast. B) contain little cold gas. C) are too massive. D) are too far away. E) usually contain active nuclei.
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Elliptical galaxies contain little cold gas, which is necessary for star formation.

Active Star Formation Does Not Typically Occur in Elliptical Galaxies