Question

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

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.
Prokaryotic chromosomes are linear while eukaryotic chromosomes are circular.

Prokaryotic chromosomes are typically much larger than eukaryotic ones.

Answer 1

The correct comparison between prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosomes is:

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

Here are the clarifications for the other options:

- Prokaryotic chromosomes are circular, not wrapped into structures called nucleosomes (which are associated with eukaryotic DNA).
- Eukaryotic chromosomes are typically linear, while prokaryotic chromosomes are circular.
- Prokaryotic chromosomes are generally much smaller than eukaryotic chromosomes.

So, the only accurate statement in the choices you provided is about the number of chromosomes in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.