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What is a characteristic of prokaryotic chromosomes?
They are very small and circular
What is the function of histone proteins in eukaryotic chromosomes?
To package DNA
What is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
The presence of a nucleus
How many chromosomes are found in a typical prokaryotic cell?
One
What is the structure of a nucleosome?
2 loops of DNA wrapped around 8 histone proteins
Learn about the differences and characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including their DNA structure and packaging. Understand the role of histone proteins and nucleosomes in eukaryotic cells. Test your knowledge on cell biology!
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