Question

What makes the eukaryotic genome different from the prokaryotic genome?

• A. Distribution of the DNA into several chromosomes
• B. Presence of much larger and linear DNA
• C. Presence of histones
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Unlike the prokaryotic cells which have a single circular naked DNA without any histones (only a few exceptions exist), the eukaryotic cells have a linear DNA which exists in the form of several chromosomes. The DNA is arranged in the form of chromosomes; It starts with wrapping the DNA around histone proteins which are further folded in an ordered fashion to form a compact structure which is the chromosome. Thus, the correct option is D.