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.

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

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 linear while eukaryotic chromosomes are circular.

Answer 1

The correct comparison between prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosomes from the provided options is:

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

Here’s a brief explanation of why the other choices are incorrect:

• Prokaryotic chromosomes are typically much larger than eukaryotic ones. (Incorrect: Eukaryotic chromosomes are generally larger than prokaryotic chromosomes.)

• Prokaryotic chromosomes are wrapped into structures called nucleosomes. (Incorrect: Eukaryotic chromosomes are wrapped around nucleosomes, while prokaryotic DNA does not form nucleosomes.)

• Prokaryotic chromosomes are linear while eukaryotic chromosomes are circular. (Incorrect: Prokaryotic chromosomes are typically circular, whereas eukaryotic chromosomes are linear.)

So the third choice about the number of chromosomes is the correct answer.