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  • Eukaryotic Cells: Understanding the Structure and Function
    A one-celled living thing that has a nucleus is called a eukaryotic cell.

    Here's why:

    * Eukaryotic cells are complex cells that contain a membrane-bound nucleus and other organelles. This means their genetic material (DNA) is enclosed within the nucleus.

    * Prokaryotic cells, on the other hand, are simpler cells that lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Their DNA is located in a region called the nucleoid, but it's not enclosed by a membrane.

    Therefore, any single-celled organism with a nucleus is classified as a eukaryotic organism. Examples include:

    * Protists: This group includes amoebas, paramecia, and algae.

    * Fungi: Yeast is a single-celled fungus.

    * Some bacteria: While most bacteria are prokaryotic, there are a few exceptions that have a nucleus.

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