Genes, Chromosomes, and DNA Quick Check 3 of 53 of 5 Items 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. 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 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. Skip to navigation page 12 of 12

Answer 1

The correct comparison between prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosomes among the given choices is:

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

Prokaryotic organisms typically have a single circular chromosome, while eukaryotic organisms have multiple linear chromosomes. The other statements are inaccurate.