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  1. Eukaryote - Wikipedia

    All animals, plants, fungi, seaweeds, and many unicellular organisms are eukaryotes. They constitute a major group of life forms alongside the two groups of prokaryotes: the Bacteria and the Archaea.

  2. Eukaryote | Definition, Structure, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 8, 2025 · Eukaryote, any cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleus. The eukaryotic cell has a nuclear membrane that surrounds the nucleus, in which the well-defined chromosomes …

  3. Eukaryotic Cells: Eukaryote Definition and Structure | Technology …

    Mar 28, 2025 · Eukaryotic cells form the foundation of complex life. This article details the structure of eukaryotic cells and provides examples of eukaryotes.

  4. Eukaryotic Cell - Diagram, Definition, Facts

    Feb 11, 2025 · A eukaryotic cell is a cell that contains a nucleus enclosed within a membrane and has other membrane-bound organelles that perform specialized functions. The term eukaryotic comes …

  5. Eukaryotic Cells | Biology 101 - Lumen Learning

    Like a prokaryotic cell, a eukaryotic cell has a plasma membrane, cytoplasm, and ribosomes, but a eukaryotic cell is typically larger than a prokaryotic cell, has a true nucleus (meaning its DNA is …

  6. Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes: Key Cell Differences | Osmosis

    Jun 8, 2025 · Eukaryotic cells are cells containing membrane-bound organelles and are the basis for both unicellular and multicellular organisms. In contrast, prokaryotic cells do not have any membrane …

  7. What Is a Eukaryotic Cell? With Common Examples

    Eukaryotic cells form the basis of all complex life and are found across diverse biological kingdoms. These include animal cells, plant cells, fungal cells, and protists, each possessing distinct …

  8. eukaryote / eucariote | Learn Science at Scitable - Nature

    Eukaryotes are organisms whose cells contain a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. There is a wide range of eukaryotic organisms, including all animals, plants, fungi, and protists, as...

  9. Eukaryote - New World Encyclopedia

    Eukaryotic DNA is divided into several bundles called chromosomes, which are separated by a microtubular spindle during nuclear division. In addition to asexual cell division, most eukaryotes …

  10. Eukaryotic Cell: Definition, structure and organelles | Kenhub

    Jul 24, 2023 · There are two general classes of cells that exist: the self-sustaining simple cells known as prokaryotic (bacteria and archaea) and the more complex dependent cells known as eukaryotic. The …