Question

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

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.
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.

Answer 1

"Prokaryotes tend to only have one chromosome while eukaryotes have many." — Correct.

Explanation: Most prokaryotes have a single circular chromosome (and sometimes plasmids), while eukaryotes have multiple linear chromosomes packaged with histones into nucleosomes.