Identify the correct characteristics of Python tuples. Check all that apply.

Tuples are similar to lists because they store ordered collections of values and support indexing. They are versatile, but they are immutable: once created, their elements cannot be changed, so they are often described as read-only lists. Tuples are usually written with parentheses, not square brackets, so choices A and C are incorrect.

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