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

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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.

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 choice that compares prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosomes is:

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

To clarify the other options:

• Prokaryotic chromosomes are usually circular, while eukaryotic chromosomes are linear.
• Prokaryotic chromosomes are not wrapped into nucleosomes; that structure is associated with eukaryotic chromosomes.
• Prokaryotic chromosomes are typically much smaller than eukaryotic ones.