Which of the following choices correctly compares prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosomes?(1 point)

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Prokaryotic chromosomes are typically much larger than eukaryotic ones.
Prokaryotic chromosomes are typically much larger than eukaryotic ones.

Prokaryotes tend to only have one chromosome while eukaryotes have many.
Prokaryotes tend to only have one chromosome while eukaryotes have many.

Prokaryotic chromosomes are wrapped into structures called nucleosomes.
Prokaryotic chromosomes are wrapped into structures called nucleosomes.

Prokaryotic chromosomes are linear while eukaryotic chromosomes are circular.
Prokaryotic chromosomes are linear while eukaryotic chromosomes are circular.
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Answer 1

The correct choice for comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosomes is:

Prokaryotes tend to only have one chromosome while eukaryotes have many.

To briefly explain the other options:

1. Prokaryotic chromosomes are typically much larger than eukaryotic ones. - This is incorrect; eukaryotic chromosomes are generally larger and more complex than prokaryotic ones.

2. Prokaryotic chromosomes are wrapped into structures called nucleosomes. - This is incorrect; nucleosomes are structures found in eukaryotic cells, where DNA is wrapped around histone proteins. Prokaryotes do not have nucleosomes.

3. Prokaryotic chromosomes are linear while eukaryotic chromosomes are circular. - This is incorrect; prokaryotic chromosomes are typically circular while eukaryotic chromosomes are linear.

Therefore, the second option is the only correct comparison.