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What is the collective global biomass of eukaryotes compared to prokaryotes?
What is the collective global biomass of eukaryotes compared to prokaryotes?
The collective global biomass of eukaryotes is much larger than that of prokaryotes due to their generally much larger size.
What are eukaryotes and which organisms are classified as eukaryotes?
What are eukaryotes and which organisms are classified as eukaryotes?
Eukaryotes are organisms whose cells have a membrane-bound nucleus. All animals, plants, fungi, and many unicellular organisms are eukaryotes.
When did eukaryotes emerge and what is the leading evolutionary theory about their creation?
When did eukaryotes emerge and what is the leading evolutionary theory about their creation?
Eukaryotes emerged approximately 2.2 billion years ago, likely as flagellated cells. The leading evolutionary theory is they were created by symbiogenesis between an anaerobic Asgard archaean and an aerobic proteobacterium, which formed the mitochondria.
What are some examples of membrane-bound organelles found in eukaryotic cells?
What are some examples of membrane-bound organelles found in eukaryotic cells?
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How do eukaryotes reproduce and what are unicellular eukaryotes sometimes called?
How do eukaryotes reproduce and what are unicellular eukaryotes sometimes called?
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