What does "eukaryotic cells" mean?
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Oct 30, 2014
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Explanation:
Eukaryotic Cells "Eu" means "Well" and "Karyon" means "Nucleus" the name tells us that eukaryotic cells have a nucleus a WELL DEFINED NUCLEUS. The nucleus is well protected inside the nuclear membrane. They contain a true nucleus, consisting of nuclear membrane & nucleoli.
The genetic material is protected inside the nucleus
Actually, karyote is from the Greek karutos, meaning having nuts.
And Eu means good, well or true.
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Size of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells
- Prokaryotic Cell size: Typically 0.2-2.0 mm in diameter
- Eukaryotic Cell size: Typically 10-100 mm in diameter
