Prescott's Microbiology
Prescott's Microbiology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781260211887
Author: WILLEY, Sandman, Wood
Publisher: McGraw Hill
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To list: The characteristics of eukaryotic cells that distinguish them from other cell types.

Introduction: Microorganism is a small organism that cannot be seen by unaided eyes. There are numerous microorganisms present in the surroundings. The diversity of microorganisms is a great challenge to place them in appropriate categories. The microorganisms can be prokaryotic and eukaryotic. Protists, fungi, plants, and animals all belong to eukaryotes. Bacteria belong to prokaryotes.

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The characteristics of eukaryotic cells that distinguish from other cell types are as follows:

  • Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus enclosed by the nuclear membrane.
  • They possess membrane-bound organelles.
  • They have mitochondria which are used for energy production.
  • Two locomotory organs such as cilia and flagella are present in eukaryotic cells.
  • It has linear DNA present within the membrane-bound nucleus.

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