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

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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.

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.

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 typically circular, while eukaryotic chromosomes are linear.
• Prokaryotic chromosomes are generally smaller than eukaryotic chromosomes.
• Prokaryotic chromosomes are not wrapped into nucleosomes; nucleosomes are structures associated with eukaryotic DNA and are involved in its packaging.

So, the statement about the number of chromosomes is the correct comparison.