eukaryotic

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Pronunciation

/yuˌkær iˈɒt ɪk/

Part of Speech

adjective

Definition

Cells that have membrane-delimited organelles and are more structurally complex when compared to prokaryotic cells. Protists, algae, fungi, plants, and animals are all examples of eukaryotic organisms.

Etymology

New Latin, from Eukaryota

eukaryotic
Accepted term: 25-Feb-2016