Here's why:
* Nucleus: This membrane-bound organelle houses the cell's genetic material (DNA) in the form of chromosomes. Prokaryotic cells lack a true nucleus, instead having their DNA located in a region called the nucleoid, which is not enclosed by a membrane.
* Other Features: While the nucleus is the most definitive feature, eukaryotes also have other distinguishing characteristics like membrane-bound organelles (e.g., mitochondria, Golgi apparatus), a more complex internal structure, and a cytoskeleton.
So, if you see a cell with a nucleus, you know it's a eukaryote!