eukaryote
/juːˈkarɪəʊt
/(also eucaryote)
noun Biology
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. Eukaryotes include all living organisms other than the eubacteria and archaea. Compare with prokaryote.The condensin complex plays an essential role in chromosome condensation in all eukaryotes studied so far....
- The condensin complex is essential for chromosome condensation in higher eukaryotes.
- The bouquet structure of chromosomes is usually a transitory prophase stage in other eukaryotes.
Derivatives
eukaryotic
- Histone proteins are essential components of nucleosomes in eukaryotic chromosomes.
- The end-point of the test reflects the typically eukaryotic chromosomes and DNA metabolizing enzymes of yeast.
- Organization of the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells depends largely on the cytoskeleton.
Origin
1960s: from eu- 'easily (formed)' + karyo- 'kernel' + -ote as in zygote.