According to current understanding, what is a quasar?
A) An active galactic nucleus that is particularly bright
B) A very large galaxy thought to be formed by the merger of several smaller galaxies, typically found in the center of a galaxy cluster
C) Any object with an extremely large redshift
D) A galaxy with an unusually high rate of star formation
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