Eucaryotic vs. Eukaryotic — What's the Difference?

Alternative spelling of eukaryotic

Any of various single-celled or multicellular organisms of the domain Eukaryota, characterized by cells that contain a distinct membrane-bound nucleus and by the occurrence of DNA transcription inside the nucleus and protein synthesis in the cytoplasm, in contrast to prokaryotes.

Of or pertaining to eukaryotes; same as eukaryotic. Contrasted with prokaryotic.

(biology) Having complex cells in which the genetic material is organized into membrane-bound nuclei.

Having cells with `good' or membrane-bound nuclei

(biology) Of or pertaining to a eukaryote.

Such a cell or organism

Having cells with visible nuclei surrounded by a nuclear membrane; pertaining to eukaryotes. Contrasted with prokaryotic.

Having cells with `good' or membrane-bound nuclei