Question

Which of the following statements best describes eukaryote chromosomes compared to prokaryote chromosomes?
A
Prokaryotes generally have multiple linear chromosomes, while eukaryotes have a single-stranded circular chromosome.
B
Eukaryotes generally have a single linear chromosome, while prokaryotes have a multiple-strand chromosomes.
C
Prokaryotes typically have a single linear chromosome, while eukaryotes typically have multiple circular chromosomes.
D
Eukaryotes generally have multiple linear chromosomes, while prokaryotes have a single-stranded circular chromosome.

Answer 1

D.

Eukaryotes generally have multiple linear chromosomes, while prokaryotes have a single-stranded circular chromosome.

Answer 2

Option-D

Explanation:

• The prokaryotes and eukaryotes can be easily distinguished by the presence or absence of the nucleus. But they also differ in the topology of the chromosomes.
• The chromosomes of the prokaryotes appear circular and only one in number but the chromosomes of the eukaryotes are the linear chromosomes which may count from 1 to many chromosomes like human have 46 chromosomes.

To learn more:

1. Eukaryotes:  https://brainly.in/question/15374729

2. Prokaryotes: https://brainly.in/question/11096303