How can the structure of eukaryotic cells be studied?

The structure of eukaryotic cells has been ongoing since cells were first discovered by Hooke in the 17th century. Microscopes, spectroscopes, centrifuges to separate cellular components, all used to study the structure of eukaryotes. read more

Eukaryotic Cell Structure and Function A cell is defined as eukaryotic if it has a membrane-bound nucleus. Any organism composed of eukaryotic cells is also considered a eukaryotic organism. Case in point: you. Oh, and all other people, too. Biologists do not know of any organism that is composed of both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. read more

Eukaryotic cells, which are found in animals, plants, fungi and some single-celled organisms, have a number of internal structures, called organelles. The most prominent organelle is the nucleus, which contains the cell's genetic material, DNA. read more