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Definition eukaryotic in American English

eukaryotic adjective

adjective
1

relating to or being an organism containing one or more cells in which the genetic material is DNA contained within a distinct nucleus

Example

Eukaryotic cells mean that bacteria have a true nucleus.

Definition eukaryotic in American English