Eukaryote Definition & Meaning

eukaryote
noun
  1. an organism with cells characteristic of all life forms except primitive microorganisms such as bacteria; i.e. an organism with `good' or membrane-bound nuclei in its cells

"Eukaryote" in song lyrics

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  • "cell organelle chart prokaryote or eukaryote"
    AOL — AOL

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