How Do Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Chromosomes Differ

question 13

Multiple Choice

How do prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosomes differ?

• A) Prokaryotic chromosomes are not contained in a membrane-bound organelle.
• B) Prokaryotic chromosomes are not made from nucleotides.
• C) Genetic information is stored as DNA in eukaryotic cells and as proteins in prokaryotic cells.
• D) Eukaryotic chromosomes occur singly, and prokaryotic chromosomes occur as pairs.

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