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key term - Eukaryotes

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Definition

Eukaryotes are organisms whose cells contain a nucleus enclosed within membranes. They also possess other membrane-bound organelles, such as mitochondria and the endoplasmic reticulum.

5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

  1. Eukaryotes can be unicellular or multicellular, including animals, plants, fungi, and protists.
  2. The DNA in eukaryotic cells is linear and housed within the nucleus.
  3. Eukaryotic cells undergo mitosis and meiosis for cell division.
  4. They have complex cellular structures with specialized functions, like the Golgi apparatus for protein processing.
  5. Eukaryotes evolved from prokaryotic ancestors around 2 billion years ago.

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