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.

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 typically much larger than eukaryotic ones.

Answer 1

The correct choice that accurately 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 not wrapped into nucleosomes; nucleosomes are a structure found in eukaryotic chromosomes.
• Prokaryotic chromosomes are generally smaller than eukaryotic chromosomes.

Therefore, the second option is the only one that correctly reflects the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosomes.