Eukaryote

usgb/juˈkɛr.i.oʊt/
noun

An organism whose cells contain a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Humans are eukaryotes because our cells have a nucleus.
Visual representation of "eukaryote" - An organism whose cells contain a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Often appears as...

  • eukaryotic organism
  • eukaryotic cell

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single-celled eukaryote, multicellular eukaryote, eukaryotic cells

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Scientific Context

In discussions of biology, 'eukaryote' is used to categorize organisms with complex cells.

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Eukaryotes, including plants and animals, are distinguished from prokaryotes in textbooks.
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Comparative Structures

Eukaryotes have specialized structures in their cells that allow for complex functions, unlike prokaryotes.

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Understanding the structure of eukaryotes helps explain evolutionary processes.
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Taxonomic Relevance

Eukaryotes represent a major domain of life in biology, showing evolutionary relationships.

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In taxonomy, distinguishing eukaryotes from prokaryotes is key to understanding biodiversity.
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