Chromosomes: Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
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What is the function of histone proteins in eukaryotic cells?

  • To replicate the DNA.
  • To translate the DNA.
  • To transcribe the DNA.
  • To package the DNA. (correct)
  • What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of DNA organization?

  • Eukaryotic cells have one chromosome, while prokaryotic cells have multiple.
  • Prokaryotic cells have linear chromosomes, while eukaryotic cells have circular.
  • Eukaryotic cells have circular chromosomes, while prokaryotic cells have linear.
  • Eukaryotic cells have multiple chromosomes, while prokaryotic cells have one. (correct)
  • What is the characteristic of the chromosome in a prokaryotic cell?

  • It is associated with histone proteins.
  • It is circular and has one copy per cell. (correct)
  • It is linear and has multiple copies per cell.
  • It is fairly long and has multiple loops.
  • Where is the DNA located in a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>In the nucleus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure formed by the association of DNA with histone proteins in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Nucleosome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinctive feature of prokaryotic chromosomes?

    <p>Circular structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many chromosomes are typically found in a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>Several</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of histone proteins in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>To package DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure formed by the wrapping of DNA around histone proteins?

    <p>Nucleosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many loops of DNA are wrapped around histone proteins in a nucleosome?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

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