The first stars formed in the universe had ________ compared with the stars formed today.
A) higher heavy-element content and higher mass
B) higher heavy-element content and lower mass
C) lower heavy-element content and higher mass
D) lower heavy-element content and lower mass
E) higher mass and longer lifetimes

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The first stars, known as Population III stars, formed from primordial gas composed almost entirely of hydrogen and helium, resulting in lower heavy-element content. They are believed to have been more massive than most stars formed today.

The First Stars Formed in the Universe Had ________ Compared