eucaryotic

Thân thiện

A eucaryotic cell contains a clearly defined nucleus.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having cells with 'good' or membrane-bound nuclei: Describes organisms whose cells contain a true nucleus enclosed within a membrane, along with other membrane-bound organelles. This is a characteristic of all life forms except bacteria and archaea (which are prokaryotic).

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Animals, plants, and fungi are all eucaryotic organisms.
  • The eucaryotic cell is more complex than its prokaryotic counterpart.
  • Under the microscope, you can see the distinct nucleus of the eucaryotic cell.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific classification: The term is used to distinguish one of the three domains of life (Eukarya) from the domains Bacteria and Archaea.
  • The domain Eukarya encompasses all eucaryotic life forms.
• In cell biology: Used to describe specific cellular structures or processes.
  • The study focused on eucaryotic gene expression.

Variants and Related Words

• Eukaryotic (adj): The more common modern spelling of "eucaryotic". Both spellings are correct and have the same meaning.
  • Eukaryotic cells contain mitochondria.
• Eukaryote (n): An organism consisting of a cell or cells in which the genetic material is DNA in the form of chromosomes contained within a distinct nucleus.
  • A mushroom is an example of a eukaryote.
• Prokaryotic (adj): The antonym, describing cells without a membrane-bound nucleus.
  • Bacterial cells are prokaryotic.

Synonyms

• Nucleated: (In a biological context) Having a nucleus. However, this is a more general term.
• True-nucleated: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the presence of a defined nucleus.

Antonyms

• Prokaryotic: Having cells that lack a membrane-bound nucleus.
  • Prokaryotic organisms, like bacteria, are often unicellular.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having cells with `good' or membrane-bound nuclei

Từ đồng nghĩa

• eukaryotic