In a barred spiral galaxy,the spiral:
A) structure is always very obvious.
B) arms extend from the ends of the bar.
C) structure gradually destroys the bar.
D) arms are more tightly wound than in spiral galaxies without bars.

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In a barred spiral galaxy, the arms extend from the ends of the bar, creating a distinct pattern of two spiral arms that appear to be connected to a central bar-shaped structure. This is a defining characteristic of barred spiral galaxies. The other options are not universally true for all barred spiral galaxies.

In a Barred Spiral Galaxy,the Spiral