Combined Science GCSE
Eukaryota
What Eukaryota means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Eukaryota
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One of the major taxonomic groups used in classification, whose members share cells containing a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
Topics that use Eukaryota
- Classification of living organisms (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Archaea
- Binomial nomenclature
- Carl Woese and scientific models
- Changing scientific models
- Comparing cell types
- eukaryotic cells
- Evidence for classification
- Evidence-based classification
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