Question

Which of the following choices correctly compares prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosomes?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AProkaryotic chromosomes are typically much larger than eukaryotic ones.%0D%0AProkaryotic chromosomes are typically much larger than eukaryotic ones.%0D%0A%0D%0AProkaryotic chromosomes are linear while eukaryotic chromosomes are circular.%0D%0AProkaryotic chromosomes are linear while eukaryotic chromosomes are circular.%0D%0A%0D%0AProkaryotic chromosomes are wrapped into structures called nucleosomes.%0D%0AProkaryotic chromosomes are wrapped into structures called nucleosomes.%0D%0A%0D%0AProkaryotes tend to only have one chromosome while eukaryotes have many.

Answer 1

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

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

To summarize the characteristics of both types of chromosomes:

1. Prokaryotic chromosomes: Typically single, circular, and not wrapped around histones, but instead associated with proteins to form a structure called a nucleoid.
2. Eukaryotic chromosomes: Usually multiple, linear, and wrapped around histones, forming structures known as nucleosomes.

The other options contain inaccuracies regarding the size and structure of the chromosomes.