Meaning of the word eukaryote in English
What does eukaryote mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
eukaryote
US /juːˈker.i.oʊt/
UK /juːˈkær.i.əʊt/
Noun
any organism whose cells have a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes. Eukaryotes include all living organisms other than the eubacteria and archaebacteria.
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Humans are eukaryotes, as our cells contain a nucleus.
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Fungi, plants, and animals are all examples of eukaryotes.
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