eukaryotic cells
What eukaryotic cells means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Cells that possess a true nucleus enclosing the genetic material and also contain membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria.
Cells, such as animal and plant cells, that contain a membrane-bound nucleus.
Topics that use eukaryotic cells
- Animal and plant cells (AQA GCSE)
- Classification of living organisms (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Nucleus
- Aerobic respiration
- Archaea
- Binomial nomenclature
- Carl Woese and scientific models
- Cell membrane
- Cell structure and function
- Cell wall
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