Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
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What is a characteristic of prokaryotic chromosomes?

  • They are housed in a nucleus
  • They are very small and circular (correct)
  • They are associated with histone proteins
  • They are linear

    • What is the function of histone proteins in eukaryotic chromosomes?

  • To replicate DNA
  • To transcribe DNA
  • To catalyze enzyme reactions
  • To package DNA (correct)

    • What is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

  • The presence of enzymes
  • The type of DNA
  • The presence of a nucleus (correct)
  • The number of chromosomes per cell

    • How many chromosomes are found in a typical prokaryotic cell?

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

    What is the structure of a nucleosome?

    <p>2 loops of DNA wrapped around 8 histone proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

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