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eukaryote

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Noun B2 Upper-intermediate

Quick answer

An organism whose cells contain a nucleus enclosed within a membrane.

"Plants, animals, and fungi are all eukaryotes, unlike bacteria."

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Which word fits the gap? "Plants, animals, and fungi are all _____, unlike bacteria."

Answer: eukaryote

In your own words, what does "eukaryote" mean?

An organism whose cells contain a nucleus enclosed within a membrane.

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