A) Which of the following choices correctly compares prokaryotic and eukaryotic

Question

chromosomes? (1 point)
Prokaryotic chromosomes are wrapped into structures called nucleosomes.
Prokaryotes tend to only have one chromosome while eukaryotes have many.
Prokaryotic chromosomes are typically much larger than eukaryotic ones.
Prokaryotic chromosomes are linear while eukaryotic chromosomes are circular.

Answer 1

The correct choice is:

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

This statement accurately reflects the general difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosomes. Prokaryotic cells typically contain a single, circular chromosome, while eukaryotic cells contain multiple linear chromosomes.

The other statements are incorrect:

• Prokaryotic chromosomes are not wrapped into structures called nucleosomes; that is characteristic of eukaryotic chromosomes.
• Prokaryotic chromosomes are generally smaller than eukaryotic chromosomes.
• Prokaryotic chromosomes are typically circular, while eukaryotic chromosomes are linear.