Which statement about Population II is false?
A) They formed first as the Galaxy formed.
B) They are made of almost nothing but hydrogen and helium.
C) At almost five billion years old, our Sun must belong to this older Population.
D) Their orbits around the Galaxy resemble those of comets.
E) The globular clusters are their most obvious groupings.

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Population II stars are older than the Sun, which is about 4.6 billion years old and is considered a Population I star. Population I stars, including the Sun, contain heavier elements and formed later in the galaxy's history.

Which Statement About Population II Is False