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

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Prokaryotic chromosomes are typically much larger than eukaryotic ones.
Prokaryotic chromosomes are typically much larger than eukaryotic ones.

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 linear while eukaryotic chromosomes are circular.
Prokaryotic chromosomes are linear while eukaryotic chromosomes are circular.

Prokaryotic chromosomes are wrapped into structures called nucleosomes.

Answer 1

The correct statement 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 smaller than eukaryotic ones, not larger.
• Prokaryotic chromosomes are typically circular, while eukaryotic chromosomes are linear.
• Prokaryotic chromosomes do not form nucleosomes; nucleosomes are associated with eukaryotic DNA packaging.