Eukaryote

Pronunciation
/yoo-KAR-ee-oot/
Category
Biology
Singular
Eukaryote
Plural
Eukaryotes

Definition

Organisms whose cells contain a membrane-bound nucleus and other organelles, in contrast to prokaryotes.

Etymology

From Greek 'eu-', meaning 'true', and 'karyon', meaning 'nut' or 'kernel'.

Example

Examples of eukaryotes include animals, plants, fungi, and protists.

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