Eukaryote At Biology Glossary

What is it? An organism whose cells have membrane-bound intracellular organelles, including a nucleus containing multiple chromosomes. Eukaryotes, unlike prokaryotes, can undergo sexual reproduction via meiosis. Compared to prokaryotes, eukaryotes are more complex an

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