Eukaryotic (Adjective)
Meaning
Having cells with `good' or membrane-bound nuclei.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Eukaryotic organisms are characterized by the presence of membrane-bound nuclei and other specialized organelles.
- Plants and animals are examples of eukaryotic groups, in contrast to bacteria which are prokaryotic.
- The difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is reflected in their structure and function.
- Eukaryotic cells exhibit complex cellular processes such as mitosis and meiosis.
- The fossil record shows that eukaryotic organisms have been present on Earth for about two billion years.