How is a typical prokaryotic genome similar to a eukaryotic genome?

A. Both are composed of DNA packaged in the nucleus.
B. Both are composed of double-stranded DNA.
C. Both are composed of circular chromosomes.
D. Both are composed of multiple, linear chromosomes.
E. Both contain chromosome with a single origin of replication.


B. Both are composed of double-stranded DNA.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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For a particular microarray assay (DNA chip), cDNA has been made from the mRNAs of a dozen patients' breast tumor biopsies. The researchers will be looking for _____

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Pairing of homologous chromosomes during meiosis I.

What will be an ideal response?

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