Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Differences Between DNA

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes differences between DNA replication in prokaryotes and DNA replication in eukaryotes?

• A) Prokaryotic chromosomes have histones, whereas eukaryotic chromosomes do not.
• B) Prokaryotic chromosomes have a single origin of replication, whereas eukaryotic chromosomes have many.
• C) The rate of elongation during DNA replication is slower in prokaryotes than in eukaryotes.
• D) Prokaryotes produce Okazaki fragments during DNA replication, but eukaryotes do not.

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Definitions:

Joint

A point where two or more bones meet in the body, allowing for movement and support.

Cavity

An empty or unfilled space within a solid object or body, often referring to holes in teeth caused by decay.

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The stiff structures that make up a portion of the internal skeleton in vertebrates, offering support, safeguarding, and assisting in mobility.