The cell is the basic functional unit of an organism, and is
generally divided in to two major groups: the eukaryotic cells and the
prokaryotic cells. This article will give focus on the former since this group
of cells can be found in majority of all known organisms, particulary those
under the Kingdoms Animalia, Plantae, Fungi and Protista.
The term “eukaryotic” came from the greek words “eu,” which
means true, and “karyon,” which means nucleus. Thus, the popular definition of
eukaryotic cells: those with “true” or
distinct nucleus.
Here are some General Characteristics of the Eukaryotic Cell:
