adjective
- of, relating to, or being a cell or organism whose cells contain a membrane-bound nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles
Usage: biology term; commonly used in scientific and educational contexts
Examples
- Eukaryotic cells are found in animals, plants, and fungi.
- The nucleus is a defining feature of eukaryotic organisms.
- Mitochondria are organelles present in most eukaryotic cells.
- Scientists study eukaryotic genetics to understand human disease.
- Eukaryotic cells are generally larger and more complex than prokaryotic cells.