eukaryotic
IPA: jˈukɑrjˈɔtɪk
noun
- Such a cell or organism
adjective
- (biology) Having complex cells in which the genetic material is organized into membrane-bound nuclei.
- (biology) Of or pertaining to a eukaryote.
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Examples of "eukaryotic" in Sentences
- The human body is made up of trillions of eukaryotic cells, each containing a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
- Plant and animal cells are both examples of eukaryotic organisms, meaning they have complex cellular structures
- Eukaryotic organisms are characterized by their ability to reproduce sexually and their more advanced cell organization
- Eukaryotic cells are typically larger and more complex than prokaryotic cells, which lack a distinct nucleus
- Scientists can study the evolution of eukaryotic organisms by comparing the genetic material of different species
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