Prokaryotic chromosomes are typically ____, while eukaryotic chromosomes are ____
A) circular; linear and richly protein-associated
B) circular and richly protein-associated; linear
C) linear and richly protein-associated; circular
D) linear; circular and richly protein-associated
E) none are true.

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Prokaryotic chromosomes are usually circular and not associated with as many proteins as eukaryotic chromosomes, which are linear and associated with histones and other proteins to form chromatin.

Prokaryotic Chromosomes Are Typically ____, While Eukaryotic Chromosomes Are ____

Prokaryotic Chromosomes Are Typically , While Eukaryotic Chromosomes Are