Question

which of the following statements describes one difference between dna replication in prokaryotes and dna replication in eukaryotes? prokaryotes produce okazaki fragments during dna replication, but eukaryotes do not. prokaryotic chromosomes have histones, whereas eukaryotic chromosomes do not. the rate of elongation during dna replication is slower in prokaryotes than in eukaryotes. prokaryotic chromosomes have a single origin of replication, whereas eukaryotic chromosomes have many.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes produce Okazaki fragments during DNA replication.
• Option 2: Eukaryotic chromosomes have histones, while prokaryotic chromosomes do not.
• Option 3: The rate of elongation during DNA replication is faster in prokaryotes than in eukaryotes.
• Option 4: Prokaryotic chromosomes have a single origin of replication (e.g., E. coli's origin of replication, OriC), while eukaryotic chromosomes (due to their larger size) have many origins of replication.

Answer:

Prokaryotic chromosomes have a single origin of replication, whereas eukaryotic chromosomes have many.