Question

Which of the following characteristics of a chromosome would identify it as a prokaryotic chromosome rather than a eukaryotic chromosome? a) It contains histones. b) It is a circular molecule. c) It contains A, C, G, and T. d) It contains double-stranded DNA.

Answer 1

b) It is a circular molecule.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) It contains histones. That is a feature on eukaryotic chromosomes.

b) It is a circular molecule. That is a feature on prokaryotic chromosomes.

c) It contains A, C, G, and T. That is a characteristic of both eukaryotic and prokaryotic chromosomes.

d) It contains double-stranded DNA. That is a characteristic of both eukaryotic and prokaryotic chromosomes.