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eukaryote

1 antonym for eukaryote — opposites grouped by meaning.

Noun — An organism, single-celled or multicellular, whose cells each hold a nucleus wrapped in its own membrane.

Antonyms

prokaryote

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single-celled eukaryote

It is a technical term used mainly in biology.

Etymology

Eukaryote was borrowed into English from French eucaryote. It is built from the Greek elements eu-, karyon and the ending -ote.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a eukaryote?
It is an organism whose cells each have a nucleus enclosed in a membrane, unlike simpler organisms that lack one.
What is an example of a eukaryote?
Animals, plants and fungi are all made up of eukaryotic cells.
What is the opposite of a eukaryote?
A prokaryote, an organism whose cells lack a distinct nucleus.

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